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Yancoal AustraliaASX:YAL -0.18%85 ROA % is 4.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates ASX:YAL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 70.05% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Yancoal Australia's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$554 Mil.
Yancoal Australia's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11,995 Mil. Therefore, Yancoal Australia's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:YAL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.24 Med: 6.13 Max: 29.47
Current: 3.63
During the past 13 years, Yancoal Australia's highest ROA % was 29.47%. The lowest was -9.24%. And the median was 6.13%.
ASX:YAL's ROA % is ranked better than 70.05% of 187
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs ASX:YAL: 3.63
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.
Yancoal Australia ROA % Related Terms
Yancoal Australia ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has a ROA % of 4.62% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 6.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #56 out of 187 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Yancoal Australia's ROA % too high?
Yancoal Australia's current ROA % of 4.62% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 6.13. The Other Energy Sources industry median ROA % is 0.20. Yancoal Australia's value of 4.62% is 2210% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #56 out of 187 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #56 out of 187 companies for ROA %. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.20. Yancoal Australia's value of 4.62% is 2210% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Yancoal Australia 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median ROA % among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.20, based on 187 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. Yancoal Australia's current ROA % of 4.62% is 2210% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median ROA % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current ROA % is 4.62%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 6.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.97, compared to a current price of A$5.62 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.62%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 2210% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.20. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL), the current ROA % is 4.62% 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.62 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.97.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:YAL:
ROA %: 4.62% (25% below median its 10-year median of 6.13)
GF Value™: A$4.97 vs. price of A$5.62 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2210% above the Other Energy Sources median (#56 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:YAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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