Marks Electrical GroupLSE:MRK 54 ROA % is 0.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 7.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRK with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks Electrical Group ranks worse than 76.88% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Marks Electrical Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.1 Mil.
Marks Electrical Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £27.8 Mil. Therefore, Marks Electrical Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marks Electrical Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MRK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4 Med: 7.03 Max: 31.9
Current: -1.35
During the past 8 years, Marks Electrical Group's highest ROA % was 31.90%. The lowest was -4.00%. And the median was 7.03%.
LSE:MRK's ROA % is ranked worse than 76.88% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs LSE:MRK: -1.35
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.
* 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Marks Electrical 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.
Marks Electrical Group ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks Electrical Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks Electrical 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) has a ROA % of 0.31% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 7.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #868 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Marks Electrical Group's ROA % too high?
Marks Electrical Group's current ROA % of 0.31% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 7.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. Marks Electrical Group's value of 0.31% is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #868 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marks Electrical Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks Electrical Group's ROA % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #868 out of 1129 companies for ROA %. This places Marks Electrical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Marks Electrical Group's value of 0.31% is 88.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Marks Electrical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,129 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. Marks Electrical Group's current ROA % of 0.31% is 88.6% 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 Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks Electrical Group's current ROA % is 0.31%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 7.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks Electrical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.57, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.31%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 88.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. Marks Electrical Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK), the current ROA % is 0.31% as of Mar. 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 Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.57.
GuruFocus considers Marks Electrical Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MRK:
ROA %: 0.31% (96% below median its 10-year median of 7.03)
GF Value™: £0.57 vs. price of £0.46 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#868 of 1129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks Electrical Group PLC sells, delivers, installs, and recycles a wide range of household electrical products. The company offers product categories, which include Cooking, Refrigeration, Washers & Dryers, Dishwashers and Audio-Visual. These products are sourced from UK distributors of the brands, with whom the group maintains direct relationships.
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