ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. New World Development Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-692 Mil.
New World Development Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $53,639 Mil. Therefore, New World Development Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for New World Development Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NWWDF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.54 Med: 0.57 Max: 5.2
Current: -2.91
During the past 13 years, New World Development Co's highest ROA % was 5.20%. The lowest was -3.54%. And the median was 0.57%.
NWWDF's ROA % is ranked worse than 81.45% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs NWWDF: -2.91
New World Development Co (OTCPK:NWWDF) 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.
* 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.
New World Development Co ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, New World Development 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.
New World Development Co ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New World Development Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New World Development 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
New World Development Co (NWWDF) has a ROA % of -1.29% 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 Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New World Development Co ranks #1467 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is New World Development Co's ROA % too high?
New World Development Co's current ROA % is -1.29%. Based on the distribution chart, New World Development Co ranks #1467 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, New World Development Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New World Development Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New World Development Co ranks #1467 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places New World Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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 New World Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New World Development Co's current ROA % is -1.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New World Development Co stock overvalued right now?
New World Development Co (NWWDF) has a current ROA % of -1.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.88, compared to a current price of $1.23 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.29%. New World Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Development Co (NWWDF), the current ROA % is -1.29% 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 Development Co (NWWDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New World Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.23 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.88.
Key valuation signals for NWWDF:
ROA %: -1.29%
GF Value™: $0.88 vs. price of $1.23 (39.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New World Development is the listed property arm of Chow Tai Fook, owned by the Cheng family. Chow Tai Fook owns about a 45% stake in NWD, which mainly engages in residential property development and investment properties of retail malls and offices in Hong Kong and mainland China. NWD also develops high-end hotels across Hong Kong, mainland China, and in Southeast Asia. Additionally, NWD holds a 75% interest in New World Department Store China, which operates 24 department stores in mainland China.
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