PFO (Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo) ROA %: 2.75% (As of May. 2026) — 44% Below Median

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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ROA %?

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo PFO +0.55% 30 ROA % is 2.75% as of May. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates PFO with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,634 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ranks better than 57.34% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $5.94 Mil. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $216.14 Mil. Therefore, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.75%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

PFO' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.07   Med: 4.91   Max: 12.19
Current: 5.87

During the past 13 years, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's highest ROA % was 12.19%. The lowest was -11.07%. And the median was 4.91%.

PFO's ROA % is ranked better than
57.34% of 1634 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.335 vs PFO: 5.87

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo  (NYSE:PFO) 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: May. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=5.94/216.1355
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(5.94 / 6.606)*(6.606 / 216.1355)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=89.92 %*0.0306
=2.75 %

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


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ROA % Related Terms


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo'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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ROA % Chart

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROA %
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Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 12.19 10.56 0.84 9.00 2.75

PFO vs MCN, DMO, NIM: ROA % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo'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.


Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ROA % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's ROA % falls into.


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Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ROA % Calculation

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Nov. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=10.537/( (214.661+216.216)/ 2 )
=10.537/215.4385
=4.89 %

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: May. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=5.94/( (216.216+216.055)/ 2 )
=5.94/216.1355
=2.75 %

* 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 (May. 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 2.75% mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo (PFO) has a ROA % of 2.75% as of May. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ranks #697 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's ROA % too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's current ROA % of 2.75% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.91. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.34. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's value of 2.75% is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ranks #697 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's ROA % compare to MCN and DMO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo ranks #697 out of 1634 companies for ROA %. This puts Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 4.34. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's value of 2.75% is 36.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 4.34, Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo 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 4.34, based on 1,634 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's current ROA % of 2.75% is 36.6% 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's current ROA % is 2.75%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo (PFO) has a current ROA % of 2.75%. The current ROA % is 2.75%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 36.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.34. Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo (PFO), the current ROA % is 2.75% as of May. 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Prfdome Oppo Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Prfd Income Oppo is the United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities which includes traditional preferred stocks eligible for the inter-corporate dividends received a deduction and fully taxable preferred securities.
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