Air CanadaACDVF +0.94%83 ROA % is 0.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates ACDVF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, Air Canada ranks worse than 58.13% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Air Canada's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $140 Mil.
Air Canada's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23,372 Mil. Therefore, Air Canada's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Canada's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ACDVF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.4 Med: 3.83 Max: 11.36
Current: 2.51
During the past 13 years, Air Canada's highest ROA % was 11.36%. The lowest was -16.40%. And the median was 3.83%.
ACDVF's ROA % is ranked worse than 58.13% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs ACDVF: 2.51
Air Canada (OTCPK:ACDVF) 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.
Air Canada ROA % Related Terms
Air Canada ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Canada'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 Airlines subindustry, Air Canada'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.
Air Canada ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Canada's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Canada'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.
Air Canada (ACDVF) has a ROA % of 0.60% 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 Air Canada and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 3.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #590 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Air Canada's ROA % too high?
Air Canada's current ROA % of 0.60% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.83. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.46. Air Canada's value of 0.60% is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #590 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Canada has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's ROA % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #590 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Air Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. Air Canada's value of 0.60% is 82.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Air Canada 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 a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.46, based on 1,015 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. Air Canada's current ROA % of 0.60% is 82.7% 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 Air Canada and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Canada's current ROA % is 0.60%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada (ACDVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.96, compared to a current price of $17.20 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.60%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 82.7% below the Transportation industry median of 3.46. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Air Canada (ACDVF), the current ROA % is 0.60% 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 Air Canada (ACDVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.20 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.96.
GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACDVF:
ROA %: 0.60% (84% below median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: $16.96 vs. price of $17.20 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Transportation median (#590 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACDVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, serving nearly 50 million passengers each year, together with its low-cost subbrand, Rouge, and contracts for regional connection flights into its network. Air Canada is a sixth-freedom airline, which flies many passengers on long-haul trips to and from the US with a layover in Canada.
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