Astera LabsALAB -0.48%15 ROA % is 20.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALAB with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, Astera Labs ranks better than 94.46% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Astera Labs's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $321 Mil.
Astera Labs's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,596 Mil. Therefore, Astera Labs's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astera Labs's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ALAB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.56 Med: -13.11 Max: 19.16
Current: 19.16
During the past 4 years, Astera Labs's highest ROA % was 19.16%. The lowest was -27.56%. And the median was -13.11%.
ALAB's ROA % is ranked better than 94.46% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs ALAB: 19.16
Astera Labs (NAS:ALAB) 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.
Astera Labs ROA % Related Terms
Astera Labs ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astera Labs'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 Semiconductors subindustry, Astera Labs'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.
Astera Labs ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Astera Labs's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astera Labs'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.
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a ROA % of 20.13% 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 Astera Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #57 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Astera Labs' ROA % too high?
Astera Labs' current ROA % is 20.13%. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.45. Astera Labs' value of 20.13% is 721.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #57 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astera Labs has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astera Labs' ROA % compare to CBRS and MCHP?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Astera Labs ranks #57 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places Astera Labs in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.45. Astera Labs' value of 20.13% is 721.6% above this benchmark. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.45, based on 1,028 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. Astera Labs's current ROA % of 20.13% is 721.6% 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 Astera Labs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astera Labs's current ROA % is 20.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astera Labs stock overvalued right now?
Astera Labs (ALAB) has a current ROA % of 20.13%. The current ROA % is 20.13% and 721.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.45. Astera Labs' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 Astera Labs (ALAB), the current ROA % is 20.13% 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.
Astera Labs Inc designs and delivers semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure. Its Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates semiconductor technology, microcontrollers, sensors, and software to enhance performance, scalability, and data management. The company offers products such as integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and modules, catering to hyperscalers and system OEMs. The company's solutions focus on data, network, and memory management in AI-driven platforms. Geographically, the company operates in Singapore, China, Taiwan, and United States, of which maximum revenue is derived from United States.
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