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Hili PropertiesMAL:HLI 58 ROA % is 3.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates MAL:HLI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Real Estate companies, Hili Properties ranks better than 58.96% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hili Properties's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €9.68 Mil.
Hili Properties's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €251.87 Mil. Therefore, Hili Properties's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hili Properties's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:HLI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 2.29 Max: 3.44
Current: 2.62
During the past 9 years, Hili Properties's highest ROA % was 3.44%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 2.29%.
MAL:HLI's ROA % is ranked better than 58.96% of 1803
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs MAL:HLI: 2.62
Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) 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.
Hili Properties ROA % Related Terms
Hili Properties ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hili Properties'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.
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hili Properties's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hili Properties'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.
Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) has a ROA % of 3.84% 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 Hili Properties and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Hili Properties' ROA % has ranged from 1.39 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #740 out of 1803 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Hili Properties' ROA % too high?
Hili Properties' current ROA % of 3.84% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 3.44. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.70. Hili Properties' value of 3.84% is 125.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #740 out of 1803 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hili Properties has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hili Properties' ROA % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hili Properties ranks #740 out of 1803 companies for ROA %. This puts Hili Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. Hili Properties' value of 3.84% is 125.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hili Properties' own ROA % has ranged from 1.39 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Hili Properties 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 a Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,803 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. Hili Properties's current ROA % of 3.84% is 125.9% 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 Hili Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hili Properties's current ROA % is 3.84%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hili Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.27 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.84%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 125.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.70. Hili Properties' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Hili Properties (MAL:HLI), the current ROA % is 3.84% 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 Hili Properties (MAL:HLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hili Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.27 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26.
GuruFocus considers Hili Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:HLI:
ROA %: 3.84% (68% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.27 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Real Estate median (#740 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:HLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hili Properties PLC owns, leases, and manages commercial real estate for lease in several European countries, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Romania. Its portfolio comprises business blocks and office space, grocery-anchored shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and property housing McDonald's restaurants in key commercial districts. It is organized into five main business segments that includes Malta, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Romania.
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