ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.25 Mil.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $619.59 Mil. Therefore, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tekla World Healthcare Fund's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
THW'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.69 Med: 6.53 Max: 15.77
Current: 14.21
During the past 9 years, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's highest ROA % was 15.77%. The lowest was -9.69%. And the median was 6.53%.
THW's ROA % is ranked better than 80.29% of 1634
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.06
vs THW: 14.21
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (NYSE:THW) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Tekla World Healthcare Fund'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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tekla World Healthcare Fund'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) has a ROA % of -1.33% 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #322 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund's ROA % too high?
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current ROA % is -1.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #322 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tekla World Healthcare Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tekla World Healthcare Fund's ROA % compare to MSIF and IQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #322 out of 1634 companies for ROA %. This places Tekla World Healthcare Fund in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.06. 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 4.06, 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. 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current ROA % is -1.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.36, compared to a current price of $13.49 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.33%. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW), the current ROA % is -1.33% 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.49 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.36.
GuruFocus considers Tekla World Healthcare Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for THW:
ROA %: -1.33%
GF Value™: $19.36 vs. price of $13.49 (30.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Fund mainly invests in equity and debt securities of public and private U.S. and non-U.S. companies that the Fund's investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average growth. The company's investment portfolio includes holdings across various sub-sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, healthcare providers and services, real estate investment trusts, medical devices and diagnostics, and other related areas.
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