ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Associated British Engineering's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.06 Mil.
Associated British Engineering's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.33 Mil. Therefore, Associated British Engineering's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated British Engineering's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASBE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.02 Med: -13.76 Max: 0.61
Current: -16.64
During the past 13 years, Associated British Engineering's highest ROA % was 0.61%. The lowest was -70.02%. And the median was -13.76%.
LSE:ASBE's ROA % is ranked worse than 88.36% of 816
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.495
vs LSE:ASBE: -16.64
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Associated British Engineering ROA % Related Terms
Associated British Engineering ROA % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Associated British Engineering's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Associated British Engineering ROA % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Associated British Engineering's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated British Engineering's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a ROA % of -18.93% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Associated British Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #721 out of 816 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Associated British Engineering's ROA % too high?
Associated British Engineering's current ROA % is -18.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #721 out of 816 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Associated British Engineering has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Engineering's ROA % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #721 out of 816 companies for ROA %. This places Associated British Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Capital Markets company?
The median ROA % among Capital Markets companies is 1.50, based on 816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Associated British Engineering and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROA % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Engineering's current ROA % is -18.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated British Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a current ROA % of -18.93%. The current ROA % is -18.93%. Associated British Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE), the current ROA % is -18.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Associated British Engineering Business Description
Associated British Engineering Plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company's segments include Associated British Engineering Plc and Akoris Trading Limited. Akoris Trading Limited, its subsidiary, is a commodity and natural resource trading, finance, and investment company. Its operations are located in the United Kingdom.
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