MaplebearCART +0.71%63 ROA % is 15.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 10.34. GuruFocus rates CART with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maplebear ranks better than 87.92% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Maplebear's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $576 Mil.
Maplebear's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,611 Mil. Therefore, Maplebear's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maplebear's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CART'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.64 Med: 10.34 Max: 12.91
Current: 11.84
During the past 6 years, Maplebear's highest ROA % was 12.91%. The lowest was -38.64%. And the median was 10.34%.
CART's ROA % is ranked better than 87.92% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.715
vs CART: 11.84
Maplebear (NAS:CART) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Maplebear ROA % Related Terms
Maplebear ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maplebear'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 Internet Retail subindustry, Maplebear'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.
Maplebear ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maplebear's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maplebear'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Maplebear (CART) has a ROA % of 15.95% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Maplebear and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 10.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #137 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Maplebear's ROA % too high?
Maplebear's current ROA % of 15.95% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.72. Maplebear's value of 15.95% is 487.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #137 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maplebear has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maplebear's ROA % compare to CHWY and W?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #137 out of 1134 companies for ROA %. This places Maplebear in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.72. Maplebear's value of 15.95% is 487.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.34 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Maplebear 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.72, 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. Maplebear's current ROA % of 15.95% is 487.5% 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 Maplebear and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maplebear's current ROA % is 15.95%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 10.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maplebear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear (CART) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.43, compared to a current price of $46.93 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.95%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.34 and 487.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.72. Maplebear's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Maplebear (CART), the current ROA % is 15.95% as of Mar. 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 Maplebear (CART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.93 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.43.
GuruFocus considers Maplebear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CART:
ROA %: 15.95% (54% above median its 10-year median of 10.34)
GF Value™: $43.43 vs. price of $46.93 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 487.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#137 of 1134)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maplebear (Instacart) is a grocery-focused delivery marketplace that connects national and regional grocers with consumers and couriers, and consumers with their favorite stores. Its app provides on-demand convenience for consumers, allows couriers to earn income, and helps grocers to scale their business through digital channels. The marketplace gathers valuable consumer behavior data, attracting consumer-packaged-goods advertisers that seek to reach consumers at the point of purchase. With approximately 600,000 shoppers and 1,800 retail partners, Instacart delivers to about 98% of households in the United States and Canada.
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