Livestock ImprovementNZSE:LIC 81 ROA % is 16.40% as of Nov. 2025, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 6.08. GuruFocus rates NZSE:LIC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Livestock Improvement ranks better than 67.84% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Livestock Improvement's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$67.6 Mil.
Livestock Improvement's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$412.4 Mil. Therefore, Livestock Improvement's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 16.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Livestock Improvement's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:LIC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.26 Med: 6.08 Max: 8.16
Current: 6.16
During the past 13 years, Livestock Improvement's highest ROA % was 8.16%. The lowest was -1.26%. And the median was 6.08%.
NZSE:LIC's ROA % is ranked better than 67.84% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs NZSE:LIC: 6.16
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 (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Livestock Improvement'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.
Livestock Improvement ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Livestock Improvement's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Livestock Improvement'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 (Nov. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) has a ROA % of 16.40% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Livestock Improvement and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #639 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Livestock Improvement's ROA % too high?
Livestock Improvement's current ROA % of 16.40% is 170% above median its 10-year median of 6.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.24. Livestock Improvement's value of 16.40% is 406.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #639 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Livestock Improvement has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Livestock Improvement's ROA % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #639 out of 1987 companies for ROA %. This puts Livestock Improvement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. Livestock Improvement's value of 16.40% is 406.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.08 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Livestock Improvement 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,987 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. Livestock Improvement's current ROA % of 16.40% is 406.2% 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 Livestock Improvement and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Livestock Improvement's current ROA % is 16.40%, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 6.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Livestock Improvement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.22, compared to a current price of NZ$1.20 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 16.40%, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 6.08 and 406.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.24. Livestock Improvement's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC), the current ROA % is 16.40% as of Nov. 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$1.20 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.22.
GuruFocus considers Livestock Improvement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:LIC:
ROA %: 16.40% (170% above median its 10-year median of 6.08)
GF Value™: NZ$1.22 vs. price of NZ$1.20 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 406.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#639 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd is an agri-tech and herd improvement company. The company's operating segments include NZ market genetics; Herd testing; Farm software and international. It generates maximum revenue from the NZ market genetics segment. The NZ market genetics segment provides bovine genetic breeding material and related services, predominately to dairy farmers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from New Zealand.
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