ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦0 Mil.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦3,726,791 Mil. Therefore, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Financial Holdings Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:STERLINGNG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 0.96 Max: 2.05
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's highest ROA % was 2.05%. The lowest was 0.63%. And the median was 0.96%.
NSA:STERLINGNG's ROA % is ranked better than 52.48% of 1532
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs NSA:STERLINGNG: 1.01
Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) 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 (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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co ROA % Related Terms
Sterling Financial Holdings Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sterling Financial Holdings Co'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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Financial Holdings Co'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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) has a ROA % of 0.00% 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.63 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #728 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co's ROA % too high?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current ROA % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #728 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Financial Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Financial Holdings Co's ROA % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #728 out of 1532 companies for ROA %. This puts Sterling Financial Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Historically, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.63 to 2.05 over the past decade. 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,532 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current ROA % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦5.66, compared to a current price of ₦7.75 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.00%. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG), the current ROA % is 0.00% 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.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦7.75 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦5.66.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Financial Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:STERLINGNG:
ROA %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₦5.66 vs. price of ₦7.75 (36.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:STERLINGNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co Business Description
Sterling Financial Holdings Co PLC is a developer of a nonoperating financial holding structure designed to support and grow a diversified portfolio of banking and financial service companies. The company offers commercial banking, non-interest banking, and asset management through subsidiaries, enabling individuals, businesses, and institutions to access loans, trade finance, digital banking, and investment products. The Group has five reportable segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which are the Bank's strategic business units.
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