LifeStar Holding (MAL:LSR) ROA %: -0.96% (As of Dec. 2025)


MAL:LSR LifeStar Holding PLC MAL:LSR
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What is LifeStar Holding ROA %?

LifeStar Holding MAL:LSR -48.72% 34 ROA % is -0.96% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:LSR with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LifeStar Holding's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.49 Mil. LifeStar Holding's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €154.71 Mil. Therefore, LifeStar Holding's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.96%.

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

MAL:LSR' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.22   Med: 0.08   Max: 2.63
Current: -0.78

During the past 13 years, LifeStar Holding's highest ROA % was 2.63%. The lowest was -2.22%. And the median was 0.08%.

MAL:LSR's ROA % is not ranked
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 2.7 vs MAL:LSR: -0.78

LifeStar Holding  (MAL:LSR) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-1.486/154.712
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1.486 / 13.084)*(13.084 / 154.712)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-11.36 %*0.0846
=-0.96 %

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.


LifeStar Holding ROA % Related Terms


LifeStar Holding ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LifeStar 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.

LifeStar Holding ROA % Chart

LifeStar Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 -2.22 -0.13 -0.41 -0.77

LifeStar Holding Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.52 -2.96 2.07 -0.61 -0.96

MAL:LSR vs MMC, AON, AJG: ROA % Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, LifeStar 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.


LifeStar Holding ROA % vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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LifeStar Holding ROA % Calculation

LifeStar Holding's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.203/( (152.418+158.571)/ 2 )
=-1.203/155.4945
=-0.77 %

LifeStar Holding's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.486/( (150.853+158.571)/ 2 )
=-1.486/154.712
=-0.96 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -0.96% mean?
LifeStar Holding (MAL:LSR) has a ROA % of -0.96% 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 LifeStar Holding and its competitors.
Is LifeStar Holding's ROA % too high?
LifeStar Holding's current ROA % is -0.96%. Overall, LifeStar Holding has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeStar Holding's ROA % compare to MMC and AON?
LifeStar Holding's ROA % of -0.96% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.70. 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 Insurance company?
The median ROA % among Insurance companies is 2.70, based on 506 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. 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 LifeStar Holding and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROA % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LifeStar Holding's current ROA % is -0.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeStar Holding stock overvalued right now?
LifeStar Holding (MAL:LSR) has a current ROA % of -0.96%. The current ROA % is -0.96%. LifeStar Holding's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 LifeStar Holding (MAL:LSR), the current ROA % is -0.96% 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.

LifeStar Holding Business Description

Address Testaferrata Street, Ta Xbiex, MLT, XBX 1403
LifeStar Holding PLC is a financial services company registered in Malta. The company operates in four segments namely Investment and advisory services, Business of insurance, Agency and brokerage Services, and Property Services. Geographically, the company operates in Malta.
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