Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +1.54%57 ROA % is 1.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 6.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 54.86% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Macfarlane Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £5.2 Mil.
Macfarlane Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £277.7 Mil. Therefore, Macfarlane Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 6.17 Max: 7.23
Current: 2.36
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest ROA % was 7.23%. The lowest was 2.36%. And the median was 6.17%.
LSE:MACF's ROA % is ranked worse than 54.86% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs LSE:MACF: 2.36
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group ROA % Related Terms
Macfarlane Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a ROA % of 1.88% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 6.17. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's ROA % has ranged from 2.36 to 7.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #220 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Macfarlane Group's ROA % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current ROA % of 1.88% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 7.23. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.73. Macfarlane Group's value of 1.88% is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #220 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's ROA % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #220 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Macfarlane Group's value of 1.88% is 31.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own ROA % has ranged from 2.36 to 7.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.17 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Macfarlane Group has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 401 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. Macfarlane Group's current ROA % of 1.88% is 31.1% below 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current ROA % is 1.88%, which is 70% below 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 Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.88%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.17 and 31.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current ROA % is 1.88% 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.
Is Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
ROA %: 1.88% (70% below median its 10-year median of 6.17)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.66 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#220 of 401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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