ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-476 Mil.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $29,681 Mil. Therefore, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.60%.
WRFRF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36 Med: 1.5 Max: 6.52
Current: -1.82
During the past 12 years, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's highest ROA % was 6.52%. The lowest was -3.36%. And the median was 1.50%.
WRFRF's ROA % is ranked worse than 76.96% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs WRFRF: -1.82
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (OTCPK:WRFRF) 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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ROA % Related Terms
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co'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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wharf Real Estate Investment Co'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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) has a ROA % of -1.60% 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ranks #1386 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's ROA % too high?
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current ROA % is -1.60%. Based on the distribution chart, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ranks #1386 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's ROA % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ranks #1386 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places Wharf Real Estate Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current ROA % is -1.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.10, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.60%. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF), the current ROA % is -1.60% 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.10.
GuruFocus considers Wharf Real Estate Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WRFRF:
ROA %: -1.60%
GF Value™: $3.10 vs. price of $2.70 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WRFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co Business Description
Wharf spun off Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. in November 2017. It is a leading property investor with a focus on prime retail assets in Hong Kong. Rental income from flagship assets Harbour City and Times Square accounts for over 85% of revenue. The balance comes from Plaza Hollywood, The Murray, and Marco Polo hotels, and two offices in the central business district. The group also holds two malls in Singapore and a mixed development in Suzhou. Wharf was originally a shipping company but transformed into a property developer and investor in the 1960s by redeveloping its unused industrial assets, many located in city center and waterfront locations. The Harbour City site had been wharfs, and the Times Square site was a tram depot in the 1970s. Wheelock holds a 49% stake in the group.
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