Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) ROA %: 0.12% (As of Feb. 2026) — 98% Below Median


TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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What is Caldwell Partners International ROA %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL -0.98% 50 ROA % is 0.12% as of Feb. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 54.56% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Caldwell Partners International's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$0.1 Mil. Caldwell Partners International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$74.7 Mil. Therefore, Caldwell Partners International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caldwell Partners International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CWL' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.78   Med: 5.45   Max: 8.42
Current: 4.04

During the past 13 years, Caldwell Partners International's highest ROA % was 8.42%. The lowest was -11.78%. And the median was 5.45%.

TSX:CWL's ROA % is ranked better than
54.56% of 1096 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455 vs TSX:CWL: 4.04

Caldwell Partners International  (TSX:CWL) 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: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=0.088/74.678
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(0.088 / 109.188)*(109.188 / 74.678)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=0.08 %*1.4621
=0.12 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.


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Caldwell Partners International ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners International'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.

Caldwell Partners International ROA % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROA %
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: ROA % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's ROA % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International ROA % Calculation

Caldwell Partners International's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=2.562/( (68.752+80.766)/ 2 )
=2.562/74.759
=3.43 %

Caldwell Partners International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=0.088/( (78.176+71.18)/ 2 )
=0.088/74.678
=0.12 %

* 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 (Feb. 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 0.12% mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a ROA % of 0.12% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 5.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #498 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's ROA % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current ROA % of 0.12% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.12% is 96.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #498 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's ROA % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #498 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.12% is 96.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Caldwell Partners International 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.46, based on 1,096 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. Caldwell Partners International's current ROA % of 0.12% is 96.5% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current ROA % is 0.12%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.01 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.12%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 96.5% below the Business Services industry median of 3.46. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current ROA % is 0.12% as of Feb. 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.01 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • ROA %: 0.12% (98% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
  • GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.01 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.5% below the Business Services median (#498 of 1096)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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