Wetherspoon (J D)LSE:JDW -0.78%74 ROA % is 3.72% as of Jul. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates LSE:JDW with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks better than 59.67% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wetherspoon (J D)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was £72 Mil.
Wetherspoon (J D)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was £1,925 Mil. Therefore, Wetherspoon (J D)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 3.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wetherspoon (J D)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JDW'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.31 Med: 3.27 Max: 4.85
Current: 3.54
During the past 13 years, Wetherspoon (J D)'s highest ROA % was 4.85%. The lowest was -8.31%. And the median was 3.27%.
LSE:JDW's ROA % is ranked better than 59.67% of 367
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs LSE:JDW: 3.54
Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) 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 (Jul. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jul. 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.
Wetherspoon (J D) ROA % Related Terms
Wetherspoon (J D) ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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 Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) ROA % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'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 (Jul. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) has a ROA % of 3.72% as of Jul. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #148 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s ROA % too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current ROA % of 3.72% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. The Restaurants industry median ROA % is 2.15. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 3.72% is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #148 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s ROA % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #148 out of 367 companies for ROA %. This puts Wetherspoon (J D) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.15. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 3.72% is 73% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROA % among Restaurants companies is 2.15, based on 367 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current ROA % of 3.72% is 73% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROA % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current ROA % is 3.72%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.35, compared to a current price of £6.99 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.72%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 73% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.15. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW), the current ROA % is 3.72% as of Jul. 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.99 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.35.
GuruFocus considers Wetherspoon (J D) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JDW:
ROA %: 3.72% (14% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: £8.35 vs. price of £6.99 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73% above the Restaurants median (#148 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
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