ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Canadian General Investments's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$452.1 Mil.
Canadian General Investments's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$1,777.6 Mil. Therefore, Canadian General Investments's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian General Investments's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CGI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.4 Med: 15.19 Max: 26.7
Current: 14.94
During the past 13 years, Canadian General Investments's highest ROA % was 26.70%. The lowest was -19.40%. And the median was 15.19%.
TSX:CGI's ROA % is ranked better than 82.6% of 1638
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs TSX:CGI: 14.94
Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) 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.
Canadian General Investments ROA % Related Terms
Canadian General Investments ROA % Historical 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Canadian General Investments'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.
Canadian General Investments ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian General Investments's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian General Investments'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.
Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) has a ROA % of 25.43% 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 Canadian General Investments and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #285 out of 1638 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Canadian General Investments' ROA % too high?
Canadian General Investments' current ROA % of 25.43% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 15.19. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Canadian General Investments' value of 25.43% is 543.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #285 out of 1638 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canadian General Investments has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian General Investments' ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #285 out of 1638 companies for ROA %. This places Canadian General Investments in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Canadian General Investments' value of 25.43% is 543.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.19 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Canadian General Investments 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,638 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. Canadian General Investments's current ROA % of 25.43% is 543.8% 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 Canadian General Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian General Investments's current ROA % is 25.43%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 15.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian General Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$55.86, compared to a current price of C$51.08 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 25.43%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 15.19 and 543.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Canadian General Investments' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI), the current ROA % is 25.43% 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 Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$51.08 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$55.86.
GuruFocus considers Canadian General Investments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CGI:
ROA %: 25.43% (67% above median its 10-year median of 15.19)
GF Value™: C$55.86 vs. price of C$51.08 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 543.8% above the Asset Management median (#285 of 1638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian General Investments Ltd is a Canadian closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide key returns to investors by investing in medium- to long-term investments. The company's portfolio involves prudent security selection and recognition of capital gains or losses. CGI's investment portfolio entails companies in multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Industrials, materials, financials, consumer discretionary, energy, Real Estate, Communication Services, Health Care, Cash, and Utilities.
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