ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Bon-Ton Stores's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2017 was $-180 Mil.
The Bon-Ton Stores's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Oct. 2017 was $1,487 Mil. Therefore, The Bon-Ton Stores's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2017 was -12.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Bon-Ton Stores's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BONTQ's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 2.725 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.
The Bon-Ton Stores (OTCPK:BONTQ) 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 (Oct. 2017) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Oct. 2017) 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.
The Bon-Ton Stores ROA % Related Terms
The Bon-Ton Stores ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Bon-Ton Stores'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 Department Stores subindustry, The Bon-Ton Stores'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.
The Bon-Ton Stores ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Bon-Ton Stores's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Bon-Ton Stores'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 (Oct. 2017) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
The Bon-Ton Stores (BONTQ) has a ROA % of -12.07% as of Oct. 2017. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Bon-Ton Stores and its competitors.
Is The Bon-Ton Stores' ROA % too high?
The Bon-Ton Stores' current ROA % is -12.07%.
How does The Bon-Ton Stores' ROA % compare to DBHSF?
The Bon-Ton Stores' ROA % of -12.07% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,134 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 The Bon-Ton Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Bon-Ton Stores's current ROA % is -12.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Bon-Ton Stores stock overvalued right now?
The Bon-Ton Stores (BONTQ) has a current ROA % of -12.07%. The current ROA % is -12.07%. 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 The Bon-Ton Stores (BONTQ), the current ROA % is -12.07% as of Oct. 2017. 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.
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc operates is a department store operator in the United States. It offers a range of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men, and children, through stores in the United States. Its nationally distributed brand assortment includes a range of labels in the apparel, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home furnishings industries, such as Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Carters, Chaps, Clarks, Clinique, Coach, Estee Lauder and Others.
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