Nova Banka AD (XBLB:NOVB-R-E) ROA %: 3.65% (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Nova Banka AD ROA %?

Nova Banka AD XBLB:NOVB-R-E ROA % is 3.65% as of Dec. 2024.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nova Banka AD's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was BAM131.0 Mil. Nova Banka AD's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was BAM3,592.3 Mil. Therefore, Nova Banka AD's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 3.65%.

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

XBLB:NOVB-R-E's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.98
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.

Nova Banka AD  (XBLB:NOVB-R-E) 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: Dec. 2024 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=131.034/3592.2515
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(131.034 / 283.594)*(283.594 / 3592.2515)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=46.2 %*0.0789
=3.65 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2024) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2024) 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.


Nova Banka AD ROA % Related Terms


Nova Banka AD ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nova Banka AD'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.

Nova Banka AD ROA % Chart

Nova Banka AD Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.94 5.67 1.95 2.64

Nova Banka AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24
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 10.26 1.49 3.09 2.60 3.65

Nova Banka AD ROA % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Nova Banka AD'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.


Nova Banka AD ROA % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Nova Banka AD's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nova Banka AD's ROA % falls into.



Nova Banka AD ROA % Calculation

Nova Banka AD's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=110.712/( (4072.143+4304.564)/ 2 )
=110.712/4188.3535
=2.64 %

Nova Banka AD's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2024 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=131.034/( (2879.939+4304.564)/ 2 )
=131.034/3592.2515
=3.65 %

* 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. 2024) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 3.65% mean?
Nova Banka AD (XBLB:NOVB-R-E) has a ROA % of 3.65% as of Dec. 2024. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nova Banka AD and its competitors.
Is Nova Banka AD's ROA % too high?
Nova Banka AD's current ROA % is 3.65%. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Nova Banka AD's value of 3.65% is 272.4% above this industry median.
How does Nova Banka AD's ROA % compare to competitors?
Nova Banka AD's ROA % of 3.65% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Nova Banka AD's value of 3.65% is 272.4% 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 a Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,529 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. Nova Banka AD's current ROA % of 3.65% is 272.4% 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 Nova Banka AD and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova Banka AD's current ROA % is 3.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova Banka AD stock overvalued right now?
Nova Banka AD (XBLB:NOVB-R-E) has a current ROA % of 3.65%. The current ROA % is 3.65% and 272.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. 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 Nova Banka AD (XBLB:NOVB-R-E), the current ROA % is 3.65% as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Nova Banka AD Business Description

Address 37A Kralja Alfonsa XIII Street, Banja Luka, BIH, 78 000
Nova Banka AD is engaged in providing banking services. The services include loans, documentary work, deposits and savings, payment transactions and money transfers, and currency exchange transactions. The bank also provides non-banking activities such as broker operations, custody operations, factoring, and forfeiting. Its operating segments include Corporate, Retail, Financial market, and others.