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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CQS New City High Yield Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £26.64 Mil.
CQS New City High Yield Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £351.52 Mil. Therefore, CQS New City High Yield Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CQS New City High Yield Fund's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NCYF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 3.72 Max: 16.11
Current: 6.36
During the past 13 years, CQS New City High Yield Fund's highest ROA % was 16.11%. The lowest was -5.70%. And the median was 3.72%.
LSE:NCYF's ROA % is ranked better than 60.43% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs LSE:NCYF: 6.36
CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) 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.
CQS New City High Yield Fund ROA % Related Terms
CQS New City High Yield Fund 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, CQS New City High Yield Fund'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.
CQS New City High Yield Fund ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CQS New City High Yield Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CQS New City High Yield Fund'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.
CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) has a ROA % of 7.58% 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks #647 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is CQS New City High Yield Fund's ROA % too high?
CQS New City High Yield Fund's current ROA % of 7.58% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 3.72. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.09. CQS New City High Yield Fund's value of 7.58% is 85.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks #647 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CQS New City High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CQS New City High Yield Fund's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks #647 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This puts CQS New City High Yield Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 4.09. CQS New City High Yield Fund's value of 7.58% is 85.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 4.09, CQS New City High Yield Fund 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 4.09, based on 1,635 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. CQS New City High Yield Fund's current ROA % of 7.58% is 85.3% 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CQS New City High Yield Fund's current ROA % is 7.58%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 3.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CQS New City High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.57, compared to a current price of £0.52 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.58%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 85.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.09. CQS New City High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF), the current ROA % is 7.58% 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS New City High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.52 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.57.
GuruFocus considers CQS New City High Yield Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NCYF:
ROA %: 7.58% (104% above median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: £0.57 vs. price of £0.52 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.3% above the Asset Management median (#647 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NCYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CQS New City High Yield Fund Ltd is a Jersey-based closed-ended investment company that prominently invests in high-yield fixed income securities. Its portfolio includes preference shares, loan stocks, corporate bonds (convertible and redeemable), and government stocks. The company seeks to provide investors with a high gross dividend yield and potential capital growth. Investments are diversified across various sectors such as financials, energy, industrials, consumer discretionary, and real estate, with holdings majorly in the United Kingdom and Europe. Revenue is generated mainly from income on its investment portfolio.
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