LSE:JEMA's ROA % is ranked better than 86.55% of 1636
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs LSE:JEMA: 18.58
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities (LSE:JEMA) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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.
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities ROA % Related Terms
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities 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.
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities ROA % Chart
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities Annual Data
* 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.
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities (LSE:JEMA) has a ROA % of 6.41% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 11.54. According to the industry distribution chart, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities ranks #220 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities' ROA % too high?
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities' current ROA % of 6.41% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.54. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.02. JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities' value of 6.41% is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities ranks #220 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities' ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities ranks #220 out of 1636 companies for ROA %. This places JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.02. JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities' value of 6.41% is 59.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.54 vs. the industry median of 4.02, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities 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 Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.02, based on 1,636 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. JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities's current ROA % of 6.41% is 59.5% 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 JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities's current ROA % is 6.41%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 11.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities (LSE:JEMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.01, compared to a current price of £2.57 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.41%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.54 and 59.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.02. JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities' overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities (LSE:JEMA), the current ROA % is 6.41% as of Apr. 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 JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities (LSE:JEMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.57 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.01.
GuruFocus considers JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JEMA:
ROA %: 6.41% (44% below median its 10-year median of 11.54)
GF Value™: £4.01 vs. price of £2.57 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Asset Management median (#220 of 1636)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JEMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities Business Description
JPMorgan Emerging Europe Middle East & Africa Securities PLC is a closed-ended investment fund. Its objective is to maximize the total return to shareholders from a diversified portfolio of investments in Emerging Europe (including Russia), Middle East and Africa. It invests in companies having their head office or exercising a predominant part of their activities in Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe (including Russia), the Middle East and Africa. The fund's portfolio includes equity and equity-related securities of companies from financials, energy, consumer discretionary, real estate, and other industries.
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