VRSRF (Versarien) ROA %: -39.92% (As of Mar. 2025)


What is Versarien ROA %?

Versarien VRSRF -90.00% ROA % is -39.92% as of Mar. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Versarien ranks worse than 97.78% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Versarien's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $-3.40 Mil. Versarien's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $8.52 Mil. Therefore, Versarien's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -39.92%.

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

VRSRF' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.04   Med: -21.22   Max: -11.65
Current: -49.24

During the past 13 years, Versarien's highest ROA % was -11.65%. The lowest was -79.04%. And the median was -21.22%.

VRSRF's ROA % is ranked worse than
97.78% of 1618 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9 vs VRSRF: -49.24

Versarien  (OTCPK:VRSRF) 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: Mar. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-3.4/8.5175
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-3.4 / 3.788)*(3.788 / 8.5175)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-89.76 %*0.4447
=-39.92 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.


Versarien ROA % Related Terms


Versarien ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Versarien'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.

Versarien ROA % Chart

Versarien Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep23 Sep24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.40 -34.50 -20.16 -75.64 -50.41

Versarien Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.46 -134.64 -32.92 -60.67 -39.92

VRSRF vs BSLK, LIN, SHW: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Versarien'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.


Versarien ROA % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Versarien's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Versarien's ROA % falls into.



Versarien ROA % Calculation

Versarien's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Sep. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: Sep. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: Sep. 2024 ))/ count )
=-5.451/( (12.845+8.78)/ 2 )
=-5.451/10.8125
=-50.41 %

Versarien's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2024 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=-3.4/( (8.78+8.255)/ 2 )
=-3.4/8.5175
=-39.92 %

* 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. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -39.92% mean?
Versarien (VRSRF) has a ROA % of -39.92% as of Mar. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Versarien and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Versarien ranks #1582 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Versarien's ROA % too high?
Versarien's current ROA % is -39.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Versarien ranks #1582 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Versarien's ROA % compare to BSLK and LIN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Versarien ranks #1582 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This places Versarien in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,618 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 Versarien and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Versarien's current ROA % is -39.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Versarien stock overvalued right now?
Versarien (VRSRF) has a current ROA % of -39.92%. The current ROA % is -39.92%. 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 Versarien (VRSRF), the current ROA % is -39.92% as of Mar. 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.

Versarien Business Description

Address Westcott Venture Park, Total Carbide's premises at Hanger 3, Buckinghamshire, Westcott, Aylesbury, GBR, HP18 0XB
Versarien PLC is an IP-led engineering materials group that utilizes proprietary technology to create new engineering solutions. The company's segments include Technology Businesses and Mature Businesses. Its products include CVD Graphene, Nanene, Graphene Oxide (GO), and others. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, North America, the Rest of Europe, and others.