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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. American Realty Investors's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.04 Mil.
American Realty Investors's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,089.52 Mil. Therefore, American Realty Investors's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.93 Med: 0.39 Max: 37.94
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, American Realty Investors's highest ROA % was 37.94%. The lowest was -1.93%. And the median was 0.39%.
ARL's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.64% of 1799
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs ARL: 0.76
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
* 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a ROA % of -0.37% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1073 out of 1799 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is American Realty Investors' ROA % too high?
American Realty Investors' current ROA % is -0.37%. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1073 out of 1799 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' ROA % compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1073 out of 1799 companies for ROA %. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.76. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.76, based on 1,799 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. 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current ROA % is -0.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.37%. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current ROA % is -0.37% as of Jun. 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
ROA %: -0.37%
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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