ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Midland Exploration's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.86 Mil.
Midland Exploration's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.05 Mil. Therefore, Midland Exploration's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Midland Exploration's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MIDLF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.83 Med: -3.41 Max: -2.6
Current: -4
During the past 13 years, Midland Exploration's highest ROA % was -2.60%. The lowest was -4.83%. And the median was -3.41%.
MIDLF's ROA % is ranked better than 68.63% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.81
vs MIDLF: -4.00
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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Midland Exploration ROA % Related Terms
Midland Exploration ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Midland Exploration'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Midland Exploration'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.
Midland Exploration ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Midland Exploration's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Midland Exploration'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Midland Exploration (MIDLF) has a ROA % of -2.45% 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 Midland Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #836 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Midland Exploration's ROA % too high?
Midland Exploration's current ROA % is -2.45%. Based on the distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #836 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Midland Exploration has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midland Exploration's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #836 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This puts Midland Exploration in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Midland Exploration and its competitors. Midland Exploration's current ROA % is -2.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midland Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration (MIDLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.42, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.45%. Midland Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF), the current ROA % is -2.45% 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.42.
GuruFocus considers Midland Exploration to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIDLF:
ROA %: -2.45%
GF Value™: $0.42 vs. price of $0.29 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIDLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Midland Exploration Inc is a company engaged in the mining exploration business. The Corporation's operations include the acquisition and exploration of mining properties and it currently operates in a single segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration properties. All of the corporation's activities are conducted in Canada. Its projects include Casault, Heva, Jouvex, Lac Esther, Laflamme, Tete-Nord, and others.
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