The Trade DeskCHIX:TT8D 71 ROA % is 2.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 7.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TT8D with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks better than 85.03% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Trade Desk's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €138 Mil.
The Trade Desk's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,108 Mil. Therefore, The Trade Desk's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Trade Desk's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:TT8d'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 7.19 Max: 10.81
Current: 7.33
During the past 12 years, The Trade Desk's highest ROA % was 10.81%. The lowest was 1.34%. And the median was 7.19%.
CHIX:TT8d's ROA % is ranked better than 85.03% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs CHIX:TT8d: 7.33
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8d) 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.
The Trade Desk ROA % Related Terms
The Trade Desk ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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 Trade Desk ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trade Desk'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.
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) has a ROA % of 2.71% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 7.19. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's ROA % has ranged from 1.34 to 10.81. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #156 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is The Trade Desk's ROA % too high?
The Trade Desk's current ROA % of 2.71% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 7.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 10.81. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. The Trade Desk's value of 2.71% is 316.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #156 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's ROA % compare to MGNI and STGW?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #156 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This places The Trade Desk in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. The Trade Desk's value of 2.71% is 316.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own ROA % has ranged from 1.34 to 10.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 0.65, The Trade Desk 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,042 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. The Trade Desk's current ROA % of 2.71% is 316.9% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current ROA % is 2.71%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 7.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.28, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.71%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 316.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D), the current ROA % is 2.71% 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.28.
GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TT8D:
ROA %: 2.71% (62% below median its 10-year median of 7.19)
GF Value™: €123.28 vs. price of €17.71 (85.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 316.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#156 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TT8D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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