ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,553 Mil.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57,570 Mil. Therefore, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
AHODF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18 Med: 4.39 Max: 5.4
Current: 4.55
During the past 13 years, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's highest ROA % was 5.40%. The lowest was 3.18%. And the median was 4.39%.
AHODF's ROA % is ranked better than 59.62% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.545
vs AHODF: 4.55
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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ROA % Related Terms
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ROA % Historical 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF) has a ROA % of 4.43% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's ROA % has ranged from 3.18 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #126 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's ROA % too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current ROA % of 4.43% is near median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 5.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.55. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 4.43% is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #126 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's ROA % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #126 out of 312 companies for ROA %. This puts Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.55. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 4.43% is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own ROA % has ranged from 3.18 to 5.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 3.55, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.55, based on 312 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current ROA % of 4.43% is 25% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current ROA % is 4.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.74, compared to a current price of $39.65 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 25% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.55. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF), the current ROA % is 4.43% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.65 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.74.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AHODF:
ROA %: 4.43% (near median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: $40.74 vs. price of $39.65 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Retail - Defensive median (#126 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHODF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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