Primaris REITPMREF 83 ROA % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates PMREF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 REITs companies, Primaris REIT ranks better than 56.72% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Primaris REIT's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $122.2 Mil.
Primaris REIT's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,841.9 Mil. Therefore, Primaris REIT's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primaris REIT's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PMREF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.09 Med: 3.36 Max: 17.31
Current: 3.87
During the past 13 years, Primaris REIT's highest ROA % was 17.31%. The lowest was -18.09%. And the median was 3.36%.
PMREF's ROA % is ranked better than 56.72% of 938
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs PMREF: 3.87
Primaris REIT (OTCPK:PMREF) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Primaris REIT ROA % Related Terms
Primaris REIT ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primaris REIT'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.
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Primaris REIT'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.
Primaris REIT ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Primaris REIT's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primaris REIT'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Primaris REIT (PMREF) has a ROA % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Primaris REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Primaris REIT ranks #406 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Primaris REIT's ROA % too high?
Primaris REIT's current ROA % of 3.18% is near median its 10-year median of 3.36. The REITs industry median ROA % is 3.23. Primaris REIT's value of 3.18% is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primaris REIT ranks #406 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Primaris REIT has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primaris REIT's ROA % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Primaris REIT ranks #406 out of 938 companies for ROA %. This puts Primaris REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.23. Primaris REIT's value of 3.18% is 1.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Primaris REIT 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 REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.23, based on 938 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. Primaris REIT's current ROA % of 3.18% is 1.5% 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 Primaris REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primaris REIT's current ROA % is 3.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primaris REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primaris REIT (PMREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.25, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 1.5% below the REITs industry median of 3.23. Primaris REIT's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Primaris REIT (PMREF), the current ROA % is 3.18% as of Mar. 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.
Is Primaris REIT (PMREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primaris REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.25.
GuruFocus considers Primaris REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PMREF:
ROA %: 3.18% (near median its 10-year median of 3.36)
GF Value™: $13.25 vs. price of $14.30 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the REITs median (#406 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PMREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primaris REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Through its subsidiaries, it owns, develops, and operates a national retail portfolio focused on enclosed shopping centres located in secondary Canadian markets. Its property portfolio includes: Dufferin Mall, Cataraqui Centre, Stone Road Mall, Orchard Park, Kildonan Place, Halifax Shopping Centre, Marlborough Mall, and Devonshire Mall. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Rent receivables.
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