Big River IndustriesASX:BRI -0.37%81 ROA % is 1.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates ASX:BRI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, Big River Industries ranks better than 55.56% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Big River Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.8 Mil.
Big River Industries's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$251.9 Mil. Therefore, Big River Industries's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big River Industries's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BRI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.69 Med: 3.11 Max: 9.03
Current: 1.47
During the past 9 years, Big River Industries's highest ROA % was 9.03%. The lowest was -5.69%. And the median was 3.11%.
ASX:BRI's ROA % is ranked better than 55.56% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs ASX:BRI: 1.47
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Big River Industries's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big River Industries'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) has a ROA % of 1.10% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Big River Industries and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #128 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Big River Industries' ROA % too high?
Big River Industries' current ROA % of 1.10% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 3.11. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. Big River Industries' value of 1.10% is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #128 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big River Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big River Industries' ROA % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #128 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This puts Big River Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. Big River Industries' value of 1.10% is 15.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Big River Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 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. Big River Industries's current ROA % of 1.10% is 15.8% 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 Big River Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big River Industries's current ROA % is 1.10%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big River Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.49, compared to a current price of A$1.35 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.10%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 15.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. Big River Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI), the current ROA % is 1.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.35 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.49.
GuruFocus considers Big River Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BRI:
ROA %: 1.10% (65% below median its 10-year median of 3.11)
GF Value™: A$1.49 vs. price of A$1.35 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% above the Forest Products median (#128 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big River Industries Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of timber, builder's hardware, building supplies, and services for the residential, commercial, industrial, building, and construction industries. The company's segment includes Panels and Construction. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction division comprises fifteen sites that sell building, commercial, and formwork products in Australia. The panel segment comprises three manufacturing and six distribution sites of timber panel products in Australia and New Zealand. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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