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Alliance Resource Partners LPARLP -0.69%84 ROA % is 1.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 14.33. GuruFocus rates ARLP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks better than 85.95% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Alliance Resource Partners LP's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36 Mil.
Alliance Resource Partners LP's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,855 Mil. Therefore, Alliance Resource Partners LP's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alliance Resource Partners LP's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ARLP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.44 Med: 14.33 Max: 23.99
Current: 8.56
During the past 13 years, Alliance Resource Partners LP's highest ROA % was 23.99%. The lowest was -5.44%. And the median was 14.33%.
ARLP's ROA % is ranked better than 85.95% of 185
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.47
vs ARLP: 8.56
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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP ROA % Related Terms
Alliance Resource Partners LP 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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Alliance Resource Partners LP'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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Alliance Resource Partners LP's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliance Resource Partners LP'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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) has a ROA % of 1.27% 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 14.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #26 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP's ROA % too high?
Alliance Resource Partners LP's current ROA % of 1.27% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 14.33. Based on the distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #26 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alliance Resource Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Resource Partners LP's ROA % compare to BTU and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #26 out of 185 companies for ROA %. This places Alliance Resource Partners LP in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROA % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current ROA % is 1.27%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 14.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.98, compared to a current price of $24.48 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.27%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 14.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP), the current ROA % is 1.27% 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.48 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.98.
GuruFocus considers Alliance Resource Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARLP:
ROA %: 1.27% (91% below median its 10-year median of 14.33)
GF Value™: $21.98 vs. price of $24.48 (11.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliance Resource Partners LP Business Description
Alliance Resource Partners LP operates as a coal mining company based in the United States. It has four segments: Illinois Basin, Appalachia, Oil & Gas Royalties, and Coal Royalties. The Illinois Basin comprises underground mining complexes in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. The Appalachia segment comprises the Mettiki mining complex, the Tunnel Ridge mining complex, and the MC Mining complex. The Oil & Gas Royalties has oil & gas mineral interests held by AR Midland and AllDale I & II, and includes Alliance Minerals' equity interests in both AllDale III and Cavalier Minerals. The Coal Royalties have included coal mineral reserves and resources owned or leased by Alliance Resource Properties.
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