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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. North Atlantic Acquisition's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $12.67 Mil.
North Atlantic Acquisition's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $381.81 Mil. Therefore, North Atlantic Acquisition's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was 3.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Atlantic Acquisition's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NAACW'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.49 Med: 3.49 Max: 4.11
Current: 4.11
During the past 2 years, North Atlantic Acquisition's highest ROA % was 4.11%. The lowest was 3.49%. And the median was 3.49%.
North Atlantic Acquisition (NAS:NAACW) 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 four times the quarterly (Sep. 2022) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2022) 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.
* 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 Shell Companies subindustry, North Atlantic Acquisition'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.
North Atlantic Acquisition ROA % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, North Atlantic Acquisition's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Atlantic Acquisition'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 (Sep. 2022) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
North Atlantic Acquisition (NAACW) has a ROA % of 3.32% as of Sep. 2022. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on North Atlantic Acquisition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, North Atlantic Acquisition's ROA % has ranged from 3.49 to 4.11.
Is North Atlantic Acquisition's ROA % too high?
North Atlantic Acquisition's current ROA % of 3.32% is near median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 4.11. The Diversified Financial Services industry median ROA % is 0.95. North Atlantic Acquisition's value of 3.32% is 249.5% above this industry median. Overall, North Atlantic Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Atlantic Acquisition's ROA % compare to PCPC and CPAR?
North Atlantic Acquisition's ROA % of 3.32% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. North Atlantic Acquisition's value of 3.32% is 249.5% above this benchmark. Historically, North Atlantic Acquisition's own ROA % has ranged from 3.49 to 4.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 0.95, North Atlantic Acquisition 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median ROA % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 0.95, based on 529 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. North Atlantic Acquisition's current ROA % of 3.32% is 249.5% 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 North Atlantic Acquisition and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Atlantic Acquisition's current ROA % is 3.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Atlantic Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
North Atlantic Acquisition (NAACW) has a current ROA % of 3.32%. The current ROA % is 3.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 249.5% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 0.95. North Atlantic Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 North Atlantic Acquisition (NAACW), the current ROA % is 3.32% as of Sep. 2022. 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.
North Atlantic Acquisition Corp is a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
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