ACCO BrandsACCO +2.31%65 ROA % is 3.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 51.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ACCO Brands's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $78 Mil.
ACCO Brands's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,267 Mil. Therefore, ACCO Brands's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACCO Brands's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ACCO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.17 Med: 2.72 Max: 5.42
Current: 3.23
During the past 13 years, ACCO Brands's highest ROA % was 5.42%. The lowest was -4.17%. And the median was 2.72%.
ACCO's ROA % is ranked better than 51.12% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs ACCO: 3.23
ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) 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.
ACCO Brands ROA % Related Terms
ACCO Brands ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a ROA % of 3.42% 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1506 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is ACCO Brands' ROA % too high?
ACCO Brands' current ROA % of 3.42% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.72. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. ACCO Brands' value of 3.42% is 11.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1506 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' ROA % compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1506 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This puts ACCO Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. ACCO Brands' value of 3.42% is 11.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 3.06, ACCO Brands 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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. ACCO Brands's current ROA % of 3.42% is 11.8% 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACCO Brands's current ROA % is 3.42%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $3.98 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.42%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 11.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current ROA % is 3.42% 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.98 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
ROA %: 3.42% (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.72)
GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $3.98 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1506 of 3081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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