ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Artisan Partners Asset Management's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $232 Mil.
Artisan Partners Asset Management's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,509 Mil. Therefore, Artisan Partners Asset Management's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.38%.
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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management ROA % Related Terms
Artisan Partners Asset Management 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 Asset Management subindustry, Artisan Partners Asset Management'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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Artisan Partners Asset Management's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artisan Partners Asset Management'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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) has a ROA % of 15.38% 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 17.60. Over the past decade, Artisan Partners Asset Management's ROA % has ranged from 5.59 to 28.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #195 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management's ROA % too high?
Artisan Partners Asset Management's current ROA % of 15.38% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.59 to a high of 28.52. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 15.38% is 287.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #195 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artisan Partners Asset Management's ROA % compare to NVG and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #195 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Artisan Partners Asset Management in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 15.38% is 287.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Artisan Partners Asset Management's own ROA % has ranged from 5.59 to 28.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.60 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Artisan Partners Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.97, based on 1,635 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current ROA % of 15.38% is 287.4% 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current ROA % is 15.38%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 17.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.32, compared to a current price of $35.57 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.38%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.60 and 287.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. Artisan Partners Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), the current ROA % is 15.38% 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.57 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.32.
GuruFocus considers Artisan Partners Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APAM:
ROA %: 15.38% (13% below median its 10-year median of 17.60)
GF Value™: $47.32 vs. price of $35.57 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 287.4% above the Asset Management median (#195 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Business Description
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc is a investment management firm providing a range of investment strategies to a diverse group of clients around the world. Each of the company's strategies is managed by one of its several investment teams. Investment management services are offered to institutions through separate accounts and mutual funds. Artisan's investment offerings include several long-only, equity investment strategies across a multitude of market capitalization segments and investing styles in both the United States and international markets. The company operates as one segment in the investment management business. The company generates maximum portion of its revenues from clients domiciled in countries outside the United States.
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