ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. New World Department Store China's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.9 Mil.
New World Department Store China's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,257.5 Mil. Therefore, New World Department Store China's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.31%.
NWRLY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88 Med: 0.11 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, New World Department Store China's highest ROA % was 1.07%. The lowest was -3.88%. And the median was 0.11%.
NWRLY's ROA % is ranked worse than 67.9% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.725
vs NWRLY: 0.38
New World Department Store China (OTCPK:NWRLY) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
New World Department Store China ROA % Related Terms
New World Department Store China 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 Department Stores subindustry, New World Department Store China'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.
New World Department Store China ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New World Department Store China's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New World Department Store China'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
New World Department Store China (NWRLY) has a ROA % of 0.31% 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 New World Department Store China and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #770 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is New World Department Store China's ROA % too high?
New World Department Store China's current ROA % of 0.31% is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. New World Department Store China's value of 0.31% is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #770 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New World Department Store China has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New World Department Store China's ROA % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #770 out of 1134 companies for ROA %. This places New World Department Store China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. New World Department Store China's value of 0.31% is 88.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 2.73, New World Department Store China 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,134 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. New World Department Store China's current ROA % of 0.31% is 88.6% 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 New World Department Store China and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New World Department Store China's current ROA % is 0.31%, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New World Department Store China stock overvalued right now?
New World Department Store China (NWRLY) has a current ROA % of 0.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.31%, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 88.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. New World Department Store China's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 New World Department Store China (NWRLY), the current ROA % is 0.31% 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 New World Department Store China (NWRLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New World Department Store China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
Key valuation signals for NWRLY:
ROA %: 0.31% (182% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.92 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#770 of 1134)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWRLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New World Department Store China Business Description
New World Department Store China Ltd is engaged in department stores, shopping malls, and property investment operations. The company operates through two segments, namely Department stores and Property Investment business. It generates maximum revenue from the Department store segment. Geographically, the company's revenue is predominantly generated in Mainland China.
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