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Sterling InvestmentsXJAM:SIL -5.76%67 ROA % is 3.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates XJAM:SIL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD2.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Capital Markets companies, Sterling Investments ranks better than 71.6% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sterling Investments's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD64.3 Mil.
Sterling Investments's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD1,926.0 Mil. Therefore, Sterling Investments's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Investments's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:SIL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 5.95 Max: 8.23
Current: 4.58
During the past 13 years, Sterling Investments's highest ROA % was 8.23%. The lowest was 2.12%. And the median was 5.95%.
XJAM:SIL's ROA % is ranked better than 71.6% of 817
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs XJAM:SIL: 4.58
Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) 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.
* 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Sterling Investments'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.
Sterling Investments ROA % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Investments's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Investments'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.
Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) has a ROA % of 3.34% 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, Sterling Investments' ROA % has ranged from 2.12 to 8.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #232 out of 817 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Sterling Investments' ROA % too high?
Sterling Investments' current ROA % of 3.34% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 8.23. The Capital Markets industry median ROA % is 1.54. Sterling Investments' value of 3.34% is 116.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #232 out of 817 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Investments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Investments' ROA % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #232 out of 817 companies for ROA %. This puts Sterling Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.54. Sterling Investments' value of 3.34% is 116.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Investments' own ROA % has ranged from 2.12 to 8.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Sterling Investments 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 Capital Markets company?
The median ROA % among Capital Markets companies is 1.54, based on 817 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. Sterling Investments's current ROA % of 3.34% is 116.9% 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROA % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Investments's current ROA % is 3.34%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD2.59, compared to a current price of JMD3.11 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.34%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 116.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.54. Sterling Investments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL), the current ROA % is 3.34% 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD3.11 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD2.59.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:SIL:
ROA %: 3.34% (44% below median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: JMD2.59 vs. price of JMD3.11 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.9% above the Capital Markets median (#232 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:SIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Investments Ltd is an investment holding company. It invests in an array of high-quality fixed-income securities denominated in United States dollars. It generates income through interest income earned on the securities in the portfolio and through capital gains as a result of an increase in the price of the securities. The company focused on generating higher risk-adjusted returns through the active purchase and sale of financial instruments in the international capital markets. The company invests mainly in hard currencies and in developed markets to provide local and regional institutional and retail investors with sustainable growth and diversification.
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