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Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO +0.79%75 ROA % is 10.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 786% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 67.73% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Pepco Group NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,490 Mil.
Pepco Group NV's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł14,506 Mil. Therefore, Pepco Group NV's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.4 Med: 1.16 Max: 10.14
Current: 5.66
During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest ROA % was 10.14%. The lowest was -17.40%. And the median was 1.16%.
WAR:PCO's ROA % is ranked better than 67.73% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs WAR:PCO: 5.66
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) 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.
Pepco Group NV ROA % Related Terms
Pepco Group NV ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a ROA % of 10.28% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 786% above median its historical median of 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #101 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Pepco Group NV's ROA % too high?
Pepco Group NV's current ROA % of 10.28% is 786% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.55. Pepco Group NV's value of 10.28% is 189.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #101 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's ROA % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #101 out of 313 companies for ROA %. This puts Pepco Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.55. Pepco Group NV's value of 10.28% is 189.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 3.55, Pepco Group NV 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.55, based on 313 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. Pepco Group NV's current ROA % of 10.28% is 189.6% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current ROA % is 10.28%, which is 786% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.24, compared to a current price of zł38.50 — trading 73.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.28%, which is 786% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 189.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.55. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current ROA % is 10.28% 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł38.50 is trading 73.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.24.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
ROA %: 10.28% (786% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: zł22.24 vs. price of zł38.50 (73.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#101 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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