ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lords Group Trading's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-10.6 Mil.
Lords Group Trading's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €284.8 Mil. Therefore, Lords Group Trading's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lords Group Trading's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7S6'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85 Med: 0.59 Max: 4.42
Current: -1.79
During the past 8 years, Lords Group Trading's highest ROA % was 4.42%. The lowest was -2.85%. And the median was 0.59%.
STU:7S6's ROA % is ranked worse than 87.18% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs STU:7S6: -1.79
Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) 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.
Lords Group Trading ROA % Related Terms
Lords Group Trading ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lords Group Trading'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Lords Group Trading's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) has a ROA % of -3.72% 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 Lords Group Trading and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #136 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Lords Group Trading's ROA % too high?
Lords Group Trading's current ROA % is -3.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #136 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lords Group Trading has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lords Group Trading's ROA % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #136 out of 156 companies for ROA %. This places Lords Group Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.74. 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.74, based on 156 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 Lords Group Trading and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lords Group Trading's current ROA % is -3.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords Group Trading stock overvalued right now?
Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) has a current ROA % of -3.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.48, compared to a current price of €0.15 — trading 69.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -3.72%. Lords Group Trading's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6), the current ROA % is -3.72% 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 Lords Group Trading (STU:7S6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Group Trading stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.15 is trading 69.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.48.
Key valuation signals for STU:7S6:
ROA %: -3.72%
GF Value™: €0.48 vs. price of €0.15 (69.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7S6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lords Group Trading PLC is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in the distribution of building materials, heating goods, and DIY goods to local tradesmen, large-scale developers, small and medium construction companies, and retail customers. The group operates in three segments, which are Merchanting, Plumbing and Heating, and Digital. It generates the majority of its revenue from Merchanting.
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