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XMAU:MDIT's ROA % is ranked better than 75.66% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs XMAU:MDIT: 11.81
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ROA % Related Terms
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust 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.
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ROA % Chart
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Annual Data
* 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.
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) has a ROA % of -4.36% 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks #398 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's ROA % too high?
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's current ROA % is -4.36%. Based on the distribution chart, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks #398 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co ranks #398 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.09, based on 1,635 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's current ROA % is -4.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR2.95, compared to a current price of MUR2.05 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.36%. The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT), the current ROA % is -4.36% 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 The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co (XMAU:MDIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MUR2.05 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR2.95.
GuruFocus considers The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XMAU:MDIT:
ROA %: -4.36%
GF Value™: MUR2.95 vs. price of MUR2.05 (30.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAU:MDIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Business Description
The Mauritius Development Investment Trust Co Ltd is an investment trust and a closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to secure for investors the benefits of a market-related dividend yield as well as long-term capital appreciation. The company is organized into one main operating segment, which invests in quoted and unquoted securities in both local and overseas markets. It operates in Mauritius, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Asia, and South Africa, from which it derives the majority of its revenue from Mauritius.
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