Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) ROA %: 18.07% (As of Oct. 2025) — 193% Above Median


LSE:GDWN Goodwin PLC LSE:GDWN
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Price £162.20
GF Value £91.91
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What is Goodwin ROA %?

Goodwin LSE:GDWN -1.10% 71 ROA % is 18.07% as of Oct. 2025, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 6.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:GDWN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £91.91 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, Goodwin ranks better than 93.93% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Goodwin's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £52.8 Mil. Goodwin's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £292.3 Mil. Therefore, Goodwin's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 18.07%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Goodwin's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:GDWN' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.86   Med: 6.17   Max: 13.64
Current: 13.64

During the past 13 years, Goodwin's highest ROA % was 13.64%. The lowest was 3.86%. And the median was 6.17%.

LSE:GDWN's ROA % is ranked better than
93.93% of 3081 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs LSE:GDWN: 13.64

Goodwin  (LSE:GDWN) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=52.822/292.339
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(52.822 / 271.216)*(271.216 / 292.339)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=19.48 %*0.9277
=18.07 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 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.


Goodwin ROA % Related Terms


Goodwin ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Goodwin'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.

Goodwin ROA % Chart

Goodwin Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.33 6.16 6.60 6.18 8.62

Goodwin Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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LSE:GDWN vs GEV, ETN, PH: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Goodwin'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.


Goodwin ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Goodwin's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Goodwin's ROA % falls into.


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Goodwin ROA % Calculation

Goodwin's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Apr. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Apr. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Apr. 2025 ))/ count )
=24.569/( (284.228+285.872)/ 2 )
=24.569/285.05
=8.62 %

Goodwin's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Oct. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=52.822/( (285.872+298.806)/ 2 )
=52.822/292.339
=18.07 %

* 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 18.07% mean?
Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) has a ROA % of 18.07% as of Oct. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Goodwin and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 6.17. Over the past decade, Goodwin's ROA % has ranged from 3.86 to 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #187 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Goodwin's ROA % too high?
Goodwin's current ROA % of 18.07% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 6.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.86 to a high of 13.64. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Goodwin's value of 18.07% is 490.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #187 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Goodwin has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodwin's ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #187 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Goodwin in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Goodwin's value of 18.07% is 490.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Goodwin's own ROA % has ranged from 3.86 to 13.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.17 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Goodwin 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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. Goodwin's current ROA % of 18.07% is 490.5% 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 Goodwin and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goodwin's current ROA % is 18.07%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 6.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodwin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £91.91, compared to a current price of £162.20 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 18.07%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 6.17 and 490.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. Goodwin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN), the current ROA % is 18.07% as of Oct. 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.

Is Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £162.20 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £91.91. GuruFocus considers Goodwin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GDWN:

  • ROA %: 18.07% (193% above median its 10-year median of 6.17)
  • GF Value™: £91.91 vs. price of £162.20 (76.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100
  • Industry Position: 490.5% above the Industrial Products median (#187 of 3081)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GDWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Goodwin Business Description

Other Exchanges GDWNl:UKGDW:Germany
Address Ivy House Foundry, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GBR, ST1 3NR
Goodwin PLC is a mechanical component manufacturing company. Its operating segments are the Mechanical Engineering segment which includes casting, valve, antenna, and pump manufacturer and general engineering, and the Refractory Engineering segment which consists of powder manufacture and mineral processing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Mechanical Engineering segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and also has its presence in Europe, the United States of America, Pacific Basin, and the rest of the world.
71GF Score

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