NMBZ Holding (LSE:NMB) ROA %: 0.02% (As of Jun. 2024) — 100% Below Median

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What is NMBZ Holding ROA %?

NMBZ Holding LSE:NMB 17 ROA % is 0.02% as of Jun. 2024, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 5.96. GuruFocus rates LSE:NMB with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NMBZ Holding's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was $0.44 Mil. NMBZ Holding's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was $2,338.13 Mil. Therefore, NMBZ Holding's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was 0.02%.

The historical rank and industry rank for NMBZ Holding's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:NMB' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 5.96   Max: 25.61
Current: 32.47

During the past 9 years, NMBZ Holding's highest ROA % was 25.61%. The lowest was 0.22%. And the median was 5.96%.

LSE:NMB's ROA % is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1 vs LSE:NMB: 32.47

NMBZ Holding  (LSE:NMB) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Jun. 2024 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=0.444/2338.129
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(0.444 / 4.274)*(4.274 / 2338.129)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=10.39 %*0.0018
=0.02 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2024) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2024) 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.


NMBZ Holding ROA % Related Terms


NMBZ Holding ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NMBZ Holding'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.

NMBZ Holding ROA % Chart

NMBZ Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec11 Dec12 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.95 10.12 10.85 15.36 25.61

NMBZ Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.71 27.40 0.19 43.34 0.02

LSE:NMB vs PNC, USB, NU: ROA % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NMBZ Holding'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.


NMBZ Holding ROA % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, NMBZ Holding's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NMBZ Holding's ROA % falls into.



NMBZ Holding ROA % Calculation

NMBZ Holding's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2023 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2022 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=855.996/( (2019.06+4665.365)/ 2 )
=855.996/3342.2125
=25.61 %

NMBZ Holding's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2023 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2024 ))/ count )
=0.444/( (4665.365+10.893)/ 2 )
=0.444/2338.129
=0.02 %

* 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 (Jun. 2024) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 0.02% mean?
NMBZ Holding (LSE:NMB) has a ROA % of 0.02% as of Jun. 2024. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on NMBZ Holding and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 5.96. Over the past decade, NMBZ Holding's ROA % has ranged from 0.22 to 25.61.
Is NMBZ Holding's ROA % too high?
NMBZ Holding's current ROA % of 0.02% is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 25.61. The Banks industry median ROA % is 1.00. NMBZ Holding's value of 0.02% is 98% below this industry median. Overall, NMBZ Holding has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NMBZ Holding's ROA % compare to PNC and USB?
NMBZ Holding's ROA % of 0.02% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.00. NMBZ Holding's value of 0.02% is 98% below this benchmark. Historically, NMBZ Holding's own ROA % has ranged from 0.22 to 25.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.96 vs. the industry median of 1.00, NMBZ Holding 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 1.00, based on 1,529 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. NMBZ Holding's current ROA % of 0.02% is 98% 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 NMBZ Holding and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NMBZ Holding's current ROA % is 0.02%, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NMBZ Holding stock overvalued right now?
NMBZ Holding (LSE:NMB) has a current ROA % of 0.02%. The current ROA % is 0.02%, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 5.96 and 98% below the Banks industry median of 1.00. NMBZ Holding's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 8 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 NMBZ Holding (LSE:NMB), the current ROA % is 0.02% as of Jun. 2024. 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.

NMBZ Holding Business Description

Address 19207 Liberation Legacy Way, PO Box 2564, Borrowdale, Harare, ZWE
NMBZ Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiary, it operates in six segments: Consumer Banking & Value Added Services, Business Banking, Treasury & International Banking, Microfinance, Real Estate, Xplug, and Digital Banking. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Consumer Banking & Value Added Services segment, which is engaged in individual customer deposits and consumer loans, overdrafts, credit card facilities, and funds transfer facilities.