Utilico Emerging Markets TrustLSE:UEM -0.35%51 ROA % is 20.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 10.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:UEM with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks better than 90.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £115.9 Mil.
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £558.3 Mil. Therefore, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:UEM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.22 Med: 10.75 Max: 23.34
Current: 21.5
During the past 13 years, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's highest ROA % was 23.34%. The lowest was -26.22%. And the median was 10.75%.
LSE:UEM's ROA % is ranked better than 90.52% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs LSE:UEM: 21.50
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.
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ROA % Related Terms
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust 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, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust'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.
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utilico Emerging Markets Trust'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.
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) has a ROA % of 20.77% 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Trust and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 10.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks #155 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's ROA % too high?
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current ROA % of 20.77% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 10.75. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's value of 20.77% is 423.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks #155 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks #155 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Utilico Emerging Markets Trust in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's value of 20.77% is 423.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.75 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust 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 3.97, 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. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current ROA % of 20.77% is 423.2% 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current ROA % is 20.77%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 10.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.57, compared to a current price of £2.85 — trading 56.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 20.77%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 10.75 and 423.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM), the current ROA % is 20.77% 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.85 is trading 56.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.57.
GuruFocus considers Utilico Emerging Markets Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:UEM:
ROA %: 20.77% (93% above median its 10-year median of 10.75)
GF Value™: £6.57 vs. price of £2.85 (56.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 423.2% above the Asset Management median (#155 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:UEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Business Description
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC is a closed-end fund focusing on infrastructure and utilities in emerging markets, where structural growth drivers are accelerated by infrastructure megatrends. Its investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing predominantly in infrastructure, utility, and related sectors, in emerging markets. It offers a diverse portfolio of high conviction, bottom-up investments in infrastructure and utilities, providing exposure to infrastructure megatrends in emerging markets. Its geographic exposure includes Brazil, the Philippines, Emerging Europe (including UK), China (including Hong Kong), India, Chile, Vietnam, Colombia, Africa, Other Latam, Other Asia Pacific, South Korea, and the Middle East.
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