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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nepal Life Insurance Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR537 Mil.
Nepal Life Insurance Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR283,383 Mil. Therefore, Nepal Life Insurance Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nepal Life Insurance Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:NLIC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 1.34 Max: 2.86
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, Nepal Life Insurance Co's highest ROA % was 2.86%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 1.34%.
XNEP:NLIC's ROA % is ranked worse than 88.8% of 509
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs XNEP:NLIC: 0.16
Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 Insurance - Life subindustry, Nepal Life Insurance 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.
Nepal Life Insurance Co ROA % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Nepal Life Insurance Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nepal Life Insurance 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 four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) has a ROA % of 0.19% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nepal Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Nepal Life Insurance Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.03 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks #452 out of 509 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Nepal Life Insurance Co's ROA % too high?
Nepal Life Insurance Co's current ROA % of 0.19% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.86. The Insurance industry median ROA % is 2.64. Nepal Life Insurance Co's value of 0.19% is 92.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks #452 out of 509 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nepal Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nepal Life Insurance Co's ROA % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks #452 out of 509 companies for ROA %. This places Nepal Life Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.64. Nepal Life Insurance Co's value of 0.19% is 92.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nepal Life Insurance Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.03 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Nepal Life Insurance Co has consistently been below 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 an Insurance company?
The median ROA % among Insurance companies is 2.64, based on 509 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. Nepal Life Insurance Co's current ROA % of 0.19% is 92.8% below 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 Nepal Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROA % is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nepal Life Insurance Co's current ROA % is 0.19%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nepal Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR1,378.40, compared to a current price of NPR758.00 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.19%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 92.8% below the Insurance industry median of 2.64. Nepal Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC), the current ROA % is 0.19% as of Apr. 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 Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR758.00 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR1,378.40.
GuruFocus considers Nepal Life Insurance Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:NLIC:
ROA %: 0.19% (86% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: NPR1,378.40 vs. price of NPR758.00 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.8% below the Insurance median (#452 of 509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:NLIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nepal Life Insurance Co Ltd is a Nepal based life insurance company. The company's operating segments include Endowment Life, Money Back, Jeevan Sahara, Jeevan Sarathi, and Term Life Insurance Policy. Company includes various product's like Ketaketi Sunaulo Bhawishya Jeevan Beema Yojana, Sunaulo Bhabisya Jeevan Beema Yojana, Jeevan Unnati Beema Yojana, Naulo Jeevan Sambriddhi Jeevan Beema Yojana, Anmol Jeevan Beema Yojana, iEnsure Jeevan Beema Yojana, Gramin Sawadhik Jeevan Beema Yojana and many more.
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