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Metals ExplorationMTLEF -16.23%61 ROA % is 16.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 7.80. GuruFocus rates MTLEF with a GF Score™ of 61/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Exploration ranks better than 88.69% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Metals Exploration's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $49.5 Mil.
Metals Exploration's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $298.0 Mil. Therefore, Metals Exploration's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals Exploration's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MTLEF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -103.1 Med: 7.8 Max: 77.73
Current: 11.07
During the past 13 years, Metals Exploration's highest ROA % was 77.73%. The lowest was -103.10%. And the median was 7.80%.
MTLEF's ROA % is ranked better than 88.69% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.415
vs MTLEF: 11.07
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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Metals Exploration ROA % Related Terms
Metals Exploration ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals 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 Gold subindustry, Metals 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.
Metals Exploration ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Metals Exploration (MTLEF) has a ROA % of 16.61% 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 Metals Exploration and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #302 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Metals Exploration's ROA % too high?
Metals Exploration's current ROA % of 16.61% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 7.80. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #302 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's ROA % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #302 out of 2670 companies for ROA %. This places Metals Exploration in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals Exploration and its competitors. Metals Exploration's current ROA % is 16.61%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 7.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Metals Exploration (MTLEF) has a current ROA % of 16.61%. The current ROA % is 16.61%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 7.80. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Metals Exploration (MTLEF), the current ROA % is 16.61% 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.
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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