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The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada ROA % Related Terms
The Western Investment Co of Canada 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 Insurance - Diversified subindustry, The Western Investment Co of Canada'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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada ROA % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Investment Co of Canada'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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) has a ROA % of 34.08% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #35 out of 505 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROA % too high?
The Western Investment Co of Canada's current ROA % is 34.08%. The Insurance industry median ROA % is 2.74. The Western Investment Co of Canada's value of 34.08% is 1143.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #35 out of 505 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Western Investment Co of Canada has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Investment Co of Canada's ROA % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #35 out of 505 companies for ROA %. This places The Western Investment Co of Canada in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.74. The Western Investment Co of Canada's value of 34.08% is 1143.8% above this benchmark. 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 Insurance company?
The median ROA % among Insurance companies is 2.74, based on 505 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. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current ROA % of 34.08% is 1143.8% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROA % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current ROA % is 34.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.73, compared to a current price of C$1.03 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 34.08% and 1143.8% above the Insurance industry median of 2.74. The Western Investment Co of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI), the current ROA % is 34.08% 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$1.03 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.73.
GuruFocus considers The Western Investment Co of Canada to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:WI:
ROA %: 34.08%
GF Value™: C$12.73 vs. price of C$1.03 (91.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1143.8% above the Insurance median (#35 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:WI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Western Investment Co of Canada Ltd is a Canada-based insurance and investments holding company focused on decentralized ownership of insurance businesses and centralized investment management. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the company is involved in property and other insurance business offering niche products, including accident & sickness, automobile, boiler & machinery, fidelity, legal expense, liability, marine, and surety. In addition, the company also has a non-controlling interest investment in a number of companies.
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