Return on Assets (ROA): 15.02%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 15.02% is 772% above its 5-year average of -2.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-65.46%–25.29%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 171.12% above its 12-month average of 5.54%.
GF Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
GF Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
GF Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
GF Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
15.02%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
5.54%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
-10.35%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
-2.23%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
2.94%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+171.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+245.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+772.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+410.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
GF Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) | $189.09M | 15.02% | 5.54% | -10.35% | -2.23% |
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT)vs › | $202.06M | 23.25% | 9.91% | 3.89% | 4.26% |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $157.89M | 7.87% | 2.31% | -8.46% | -3.48% |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $157.87M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $120.19M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $292.13M | 0.89% | 0.77% | 0.88% | 0.84% |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $316.59M | 6.25% | 5.37% | 4.77% | 3.94% |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $515.70M | -1.59% | -0.98% | 0.63% | 2.30% |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $659.68M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
15.0%
ROE
17.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for GF stock is 15.02%.
- Is The New Germany Fund, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 15.02% is 772% above its 5-year average of -2.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-65.46%–25.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for GF stock is 5.54%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for GF stock is -10.35%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for GF stock is -2.23%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for The New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for GF stock is 2.94%.
GF Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 23.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | -12.54% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | -65.46% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.72% |
| 2020-12-31 | 25.29% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | -25.22% |
| 2017-12-31 | 32.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | -0.25% |
| 2015-12-31 | 12.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | -8.37% |
| 2013-12-31 | 32.34% |
| 2012-12-31 | 23.60% |
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About The New Germany Fund, Inc.
The New Germany Fund Inc. functions as a closed-ended equity investment vehicle, originally established by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and currently overseen by Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. Its primary objective is to allocate capital within the public stock markets of Germany, seeking out opportunities in shares of companies operating across a diverse range of industries. The fund predominantly focuses its investments on small and mid-capitalization (SMC) firms. To assess its portfolio's returns, the fund utilizes the Midcap Market Performance Index as its benchmark. This fund was founded on January 16, 1990, and is legally registered in Germany.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Linda Lonneberg