Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) ROA %: -8.82% (As of Apr. 2026)


BSP:A2MB34 Ambarella Inc BSP:A2MB34
47 GF Score
Price R$13.38
GF Value R$17.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ambarella ROA %?

Ambarella BSP:A2MB34 -1.69% 47 ROA % is -8.82% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A2MB34 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of R$17.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, Ambarella ranks worse than 84.14% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ambarella's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$-364 Mil. Ambarella's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$4,129 Mil. Therefore, Ambarella's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -8.82%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ambarella's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:A2MB34' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.77   Med: -9.29   Max: 12.53
Current: -9.27

During the past 13 years, Ambarella's highest ROA % was 12.53%. The lowest was -24.77%. And the median was -9.29%.

BSP:A2MB34's ROA % is ranked worse than
84.14% of 1028 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.43 vs BSP:A2MB34: -9.27

Ambarella  (BSP:A2MB34) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-364.312/4129.4755
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-364.312 / 2020.748)*(2020.748 / 4129.4755)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-18.03 %*0.4893
=-8.82 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.


Ambarella ROA % Related Terms


Ambarella ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambarella'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.

Ambarella ROA % Chart

Ambarella Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.35 -9.27 -24.07 -19.09 -9.63

Ambarella Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.73 -11.10 -8.18 -8.44 -8.82

BSP:A2MB34 vs AEHR, VECO, UCTT: ROA % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ambarella'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.


Ambarella ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ambarella's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambarella's ROA % falls into.


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Ambarella ROA % Calculation

Ambarella's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jan. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-404.482/( (4141.318+4257.816)/ 2 )
=-404.482/4199.567
=-9.63 %

Ambarella's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-364.312/( (4257.816+4001.135)/ 2 )
=-364.312/4129.4755
=-8.82 %

* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -8.82% mean?
Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) has a ROA % of -8.82% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Ambarella and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #865 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Ambarella's ROA % too high?
Ambarella's current ROA % is -8.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #865 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ambarella has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambarella's ROA % compare to AEHR and VECO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #865 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places Ambarella in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.43. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.43, based on 1,028 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 Ambarella and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambarella's current ROA % is -8.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambarella stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$17.48, compared to a current price of R$13.38 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -8.82%. Ambarella's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34), the current ROA % is -8.82% as of Apr. 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 Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambarella stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$13.38 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$17.48. GuruFocus considers Ambarella to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A2MB34:

  • ROA %: -8.82%
  • GF Value™: R$17.48 vs. price of R$13.38 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A2MB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ambarella Business Description

Address 3001 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Ambarella Inc is a developer of low-power system-on-a-chip, or SoC, semiconductors and software for edge and physical artificial intelligence (AI) applications and intelligent automation. Its products are used in a wide variety of human viewing, computer vision for edge and physical AI applications, including a variety of video security cameras, automotive camera systems, fixed robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), industrial applications, intelligent transportation systems, and consumer devices, such as action, drone and 360 degree cameras. The company operates as a single operating and reportable segment and derives substantially all of its revenue from development and sales of low-power AI-based processing and video and image processing SoC solutions.
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