NMZ (Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund) ROA %: 0.92% (As of Apr. 2026) — 60% Below Median


NMZ Nuveen Municipal High Income Opp Fund NMZ
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Price $10.55
GF Value $27.89
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What is Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ROA %?

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund NMZ +0.19% 49 ROA % is 0.92% as of Apr. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates NMZ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ranks worse than 56.45% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $26.73 Mil. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,911.54 Mil. Therefore, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.92%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

NMZ' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.52   Med: 2.31   Max: 13.23
Current: 2.91

During the past 13 years, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's highest ROA % was 13.23%. The lowest was -19.52%. And the median was 2.31%.

NMZ's ROA % is ranked worse than
56.45% of 1635 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.02 vs NMZ: 2.91

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund  (NYSE:NMZ) 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: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=26.726/2911.536
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(26.726 / 27.882)*(27.882 / 2911.536)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=95.85 %*0.0096
=0.92 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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.


Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ROA % Related Terms


Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund'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.

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ROA % Chart

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.08 -19.52 0.39 13.23 1.26

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 20.23 5.95 -3.57 6.11 0.92

NMZ vs JFR, HQH, DSL: ROA % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund'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.


Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ROA % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's ROA % falls into.


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Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ROA % Calculation

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Oct. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=26.235/( (2079.344+2076.771)/ 2 )
=26.235/2078.0575
=1.26 %

Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Oct. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=26.726/( (2076.771+3746.301)/ 2 )
=26.726/2911.536
=0.92 %

* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 0.92% mean?
Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund (NMZ) has a ROA % of 0.92% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ranks #923 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's ROA % too high?
Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's current ROA % of 0.92% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.31. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.02. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's value of 0.92% is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ranks #923 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's ROA % compare to JFR and HQH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund ranks #923 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 4.02. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's value of 0.92% is 77.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund has consistently been below 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.02, based on 1,635 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. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's current ROA % of 0.92% is 77.1% below 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 Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's current ROA % is 0.92%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund (NMZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.89, compared to a current price of $10.55 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.92%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 77.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.02. Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund (NMZ), the current ROA % is 0.92% as of Apr. 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 Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund (NMZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.55 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.89. GuruFocus considers Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NMZ:

  • ROA %: 0.92% (60% below median its 10-year median of 2.31)
  • GF Value™: $27.89 vs. price of $10.55 (62.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.1% below the Asset Management median (#923 of 1635)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NMZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nuveen Municipal Highome Opp Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opp Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The Fund's secondary investment objective is to seek an attractive total return consistent with its primary objective.
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