First Development ResourcesLSE:FDR ROA % is -38.35% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, First Development Resources ranks worse than 56.66% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. First Development Resources's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.85 Mil.
First Development Resources's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.83 Mil. Therefore, First Development Resources's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -38.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Development Resources's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FDR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.79 Med: -12.41 Max: -8.02
Current: -23.79
During the past 4 years, First Development Resources's highest ROA % was -8.02%. The lowest was -23.79%. And the median was -12.41%.
LSE:FDR's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.66% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.72
vs LSE:FDR: -23.79
First Development Resources (LSE:FDR) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
* 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.
First Development Resources ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, First Development Resources'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.
First Development Resources ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Development Resources's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Development Resources'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
First Development Resources (LSE:FDR) has a ROA % of -38.35% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on First Development Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Development Resources ranks #1510 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is First Development Resources' ROA % too high?
First Development Resources' current ROA % is -38.35%. Based on the distribution chart, First Development Resources ranks #1510 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does First Development Resources' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Development Resources ranks #1510 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places First Development Resources in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 First Development Resources and its competitors. First Development Resources's current ROA % is -38.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Development Resources stock overvalued right now?
First Development Resources (LSE:FDR) has a current ROA % of -38.35%. The current ROA % is -38.35%. 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 First Development Resources (LSE:FDR), the current ROA % is -38.35% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
First Development Resources PLC is a mineral exploration company. Its is engaged in the holding of Australian based mining assets and progressing the exploration and exploitation of those assets. The Group holds mining assets comprising the wholly owned Wallal, Rippon Hills, Braeside West and Selta Projects.
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