CMC MarketsLSE:CMCX -0.44%76 ROA % is 8.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 10.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:CMCX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 819 Capital Markets companies, CMC Markets ranks better than 83.76% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CMC Markets's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £76.8 Mil.
CMC Markets's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £887.2 Mil. Therefore, CMC Markets's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CMC Markets's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CMCX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 10.13 Max: 34.18
Current: 8.9
During the past 13 years, CMC Markets's highest ROA % was 34.18%. The lowest was 1.81%. And the median was 10.13%.
LSE:CMCX's ROA % is ranked better than 83.76% of 819
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs LSE:CMCX: 8.90
CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) 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.
CMC Markets ROA % Related Terms
CMC Markets ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CMC Markets's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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, CMC Markets'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.
CMC Markets ROA % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CMC Markets's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CMC Markets'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.
CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) has a ROA % of 8.66% 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 CMC Markets and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 10.13. Over the past decade, CMC Markets' ROA % has ranged from 1.81 to 34.18. According to the industry distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #133 out of 819 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is CMC Markets' ROA % too high?
CMC Markets' current ROA % of 8.66% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 10.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 34.18. The Capital Markets industry median ROA % is 1.50. CMC Markets' value of 8.66% is 477.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #133 out of 819 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CMC Markets has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMC Markets' ROA % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #133 out of 819 companies for ROA %. This places CMC Markets in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.50. CMC Markets' value of 8.66% is 477.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CMC Markets' own ROA % has ranged from 1.81 to 34.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 1.50, CMC Markets has consistently been above the industry average. 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 819 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. CMC Markets's current ROA % of 8.66% is 477.3% above the industry median. 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 CMC Markets 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. CMC Markets's current ROA % is 8.66%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 10.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMC Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.79, compared to a current price of £4.48 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.66%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 477.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.50. CMC Markets' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX), the current ROA % is 8.66% 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.
Is CMC Markets (LSE:CMCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMC Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.48 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.79.
GuruFocus considers CMC Markets to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CMCX:
ROA %: 8.66% (15% below median its 10-year median of 10.13)
GF Value™: £2.79 vs. price of £4.48 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 477.3% above the Capital Markets median (#133 of 819)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CMCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CMC Markets PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides an online platform for trading and investing, with a comprehensive retail, professional, and institutional offering. The Group's business consists of two segments, Trading and Investing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, whose core business involves online trading, enabling clients to trade a broad array of financial instruments for short-term investment and hedging purposes. Additionally, the trading segment includes the Treasury Management and Capital Markets Division that invests surplus liquidity to enhance yield. The Investing segment supports clients longer-term investment goals. The group offers online stockbroking services in Australia, the UK, the USA, and Singapore.
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