ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Arbutus Biopharma's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $678.8 Mil.
Arbutus Biopharma's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $185.9 Mil. Therefore, Arbutus Biopharma's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 365.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbutus Biopharma's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ABUS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.2 Med: -43.77 Max: 116.5
Current: 116.5
During the past 13 years, Arbutus Biopharma's highest ROA % was 116.50%. The lowest was -92.20%. And the median was -43.77%.
ABUS's ROA % is ranked better than 99.51% of 1423
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.9
vs ABUS: 116.50
Arbutus Biopharma (NAS:ABUS) 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.
Arbutus Biopharma ROA % Related Terms
Arbutus Biopharma ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma'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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma'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.
Arbutus Biopharma ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma'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.
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a ROA % of 365.15% 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 Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #7 out of 1423 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's ROA % too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current ROA % is 365.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #7 out of 1423 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's ROA % compare to SPRY and KURA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #7 out of 1423 companies for ROA %. This places Arbutus Biopharma in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. Arbutus Biopharma's current ROA % is 365.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.42, compared to a current price of $4.34 — trading 91.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 365.15%. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current ROA % is 365.15% 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.34 is trading 91.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.42.
GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABUS:
ROA %: 365.15%
GF Value™: $51.42 vs. price of $4.34 (91.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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