Schroder AsiaPacific FundLSE:SDP +2.16%54 ROA % is 6.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 12.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £23.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,634 Asset Management companies, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks better than 87.82% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £65.1 Mil.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £987.6 Mil. Therefore, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SDP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.31 Med: 12.89 Max: 32.11
Current: 19.78
During the past 13 years, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's highest ROA % was 32.11%. The lowest was -14.31%. And the median was 12.89%.
LSE:SDP's ROA % is ranked better than 87.82% of 1634
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs LSE:SDP: 19.78
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) 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 Asset Management subindustry, Schroder AsiaPacific 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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schroder AsiaPacific 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) has a ROA % of 6.59% 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks #199 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's ROA % too high?
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's current ROA % of 6.59% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 12.89. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.02. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's value of 6.59% is 63.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks #199 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks #199 out of 1634 companies for ROA %. This places Schroder AsiaPacific Fund in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.02. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's value of 6.59% is 63.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.89 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Schroder AsiaPacific 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 4.02, based on 1,634 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. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's current ROA % of 6.59% is 63.9% 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund 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. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's current ROA % is 6.59%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 12.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schroder AsiaPacific Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £23.03, compared to a current price of £8.51 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.59%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 12.89 and 63.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.02. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP), the current ROA % is 6.59% 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.51 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of £23.03.
GuruFocus considers Schroder AsiaPacific Fund to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SDP:
ROA %: 6.59% (49% below median its 10-year median of 12.89)
GF Value™: £23.03 vs. price of £8.51 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% above the Asset Management median (#199 of 1634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund PLC is an asset management company based in the United Kingdom. The company's main investment objective is to achieve capital growth through investment in equities of companies located in the continent of Asia (excluding the Middle East and Japan), together with the Far Eastern countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. It aims to achieve growth over the MSCI All Countries Asia excluding Japan Index in sterling terms (Benchmark Index) over the longer term. The company principally invests in a diversified portfolio of companies located in the continent of Asia, of which the countries include Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
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