BHP GroupCHIX:BHPL -4.07%82 ROA % is 10.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BHPL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £22.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, BHP Group ranks better than 88.37% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. BHP Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £8,426 Mil.
BHP Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £83,420 Mil. Therefore, BHP Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BHP Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BHPl'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.36 Med: 7.96 Max: 31.65
Current: 9.32
During the past 13 years, BHP Group's highest ROA % was 31.65%. The lowest was -5.36%. And the median was 7.96%.
CHIX:BHPl's ROA % is ranked better than 88.37% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.81
vs CHIX:BHPl: 9.32
BHP Group (CHIX:BHPl) 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.
BHP Group ROA % Related Terms
BHP Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BHP Group'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, BHP Group'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.
BHP Group ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, BHP Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BHP Group'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.
BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL) has a ROA % of 10.10% 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 BHP Group and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 7.96. According to the industry distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #310 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is BHP Group's ROA % too high?
BHP Group's current ROA % of 10.10% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. Based on the distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #310 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BHP Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BHP Group's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #310 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places BHP Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 BHP Group and its competitors. BHP Group's current ROA % is 10.10%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BHP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £22.92, compared to a current price of £31.11 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.10%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. BHP Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL), the current ROA % is 10.10% 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 BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHP Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £31.11 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £22.92.
GuruFocus considers BHP Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BHPL:
ROA %: 10.10% (27% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: £22.92 vs. price of £31.11 (35.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BHPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BHP is a global diversified miner mainly supplying iron ore and copper. The merger of BHP Limited and Billiton PLC created the present-day BHP Group. The dual-listed structure from the 2001 BHP and Billiton merger was collapsed in 2022. Major assets include Pilbara iron ore and Escondida copper. Onshore US oil and gas assets were sold in 2018, and the remaining Petroleum assets were spun off and merged with Woodside in 2022, with BHP vesting the Woodside shares it received to BHP shareholders. It purchased copper miner Oz Minerals in fiscal 2023 and half of the Vicuna copper joint venture in fiscal 2025. It is entering the potash market through the development of its Jansen project in Canada. However, due to low prices, BHP placed its nickel business on care and maintenance in 2024.
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