BlueScope SteelBLSFY 80 ROA % is 5.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 6.93. GuruFocus rates BLSFY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Steel companies, BlueScope Steel ranks worse than 50.47% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. BlueScope Steel's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $519 Mil.
BlueScope Steel's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,380 Mil. Therefore, BlueScope Steel's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BlueScope Steel's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BLSFY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 6.93 Max: 18.89
Current: 1.87
During the past 13 years, BlueScope Steel's highest ROA % was 18.89%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 6.93%.
BLSFY's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.47% of 638
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs BLSFY: 1.87
BlueScope Steel (OTCPK:BLSFY) 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.
BlueScope Steel ROA % Related Terms
BlueScope Steel ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BlueScope Steel'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 Steel subindustry, BlueScope Steel'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.
BlueScope Steel ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BlueScope Steel's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlueScope Steel'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.
BlueScope Steel (BLSFY) has a ROA % of 5.00% 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 BlueScope Steel and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 6.93. Over the past decade, BlueScope Steel's ROA % has ranged from 0.53 to 18.89. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #322 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is BlueScope Steel's ROA % too high?
BlueScope Steel's current ROA % of 5.00% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 18.89. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.93. BlueScope Steel's value of 5.00% is 159.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #322 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlueScope Steel has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlueScope Steel's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #322 out of 638 companies for ROA %. This places BlueScope Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. BlueScope Steel's value of 5.00% is 159.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BlueScope Steel's own ROA % has ranged from 0.53 to 18.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.93 vs. the industry median of 1.93, BlueScope Steel 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.93, based on 638 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. BlueScope Steel's current ROA % of 5.00% is 159.1% 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 BlueScope Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueScope Steel's current ROA % is 5.00%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 6.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlueScope Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel (BLSFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.72, compared to a current price of $121.37 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.00%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.93 and 159.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.93. BlueScope Steel's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFY), the current ROA % is 5.00% 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $121.37 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $75.72.
GuruFocus considers BlueScope Steel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLSFY:
ROA %: 5.00% (28% below median its 10-year median of 6.93)
GF Value™: $75.72 vs. price of $121.37 (60.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.1% above the Steel median (#322 of 638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLSFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlueScope is an Australia-based steelmaker with five business units. The Australian steel products segment mainly specializes in branded coated and painted flat steel products, sold domestically. North Star is the group's US minimill, specializing in the production of hot rolled coil for US construction and automotive sectors. Building products Asia operates across Southeast Asia, China, and India, and the US building and coated products North America is involved in metal coating and painting, and the supply to nonresidential construction projects using BlueScope's materials. New Zealand steel and the Pacific Islands business produces flat and long steel products for New Zealand and building components for the Pacific Islands.
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