ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Castle Biosciences's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-58.1 Mil.
Castle Biosciences's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $563.2 Mil. Therefore, Castle Biosciences's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Castle Biosciences's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CSTL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.97 Med: -6.94 Max: 7.42
Current: -2.35
During the past 9 years, Castle Biosciences's highest ROA % was 7.42%. The lowest was -125.97%. And the median was -6.94%.
CSTL's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.7% of 215
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.87
vs CSTL: -2.35
Castle Biosciences (NAS:CSTL) 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.
Castle Biosciences ROA % Related Terms
Castle Biosciences ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castle Biosciences'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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Castle Biosciences'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.
Castle Biosciences ROA % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Castle Biosciences's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castle Biosciences'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.
Castle Biosciences (CSTL) has a ROA % of -10.31% 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 Castle Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Castle Biosciences ranks #109 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Castle Biosciences' ROA % too high?
Castle Biosciences' current ROA % is -10.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Castle Biosciences ranks #109 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Castle Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castle Biosciences' ROA % compare to FLGT and MYGN?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Castle Biosciences ranks #109 out of 215 companies for ROA %. This places Castle Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good ROA % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Castle Biosciences and its competitors. Castle Biosciences's current ROA % is -10.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castle Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castle Biosciences (CSTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.15, compared to a current price of $22.36 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -10.31%. Castle Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Castle Biosciences (CSTL), the current ROA % is -10.31% 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 Castle Biosciences (CSTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castle Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.36 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.15.
GuruFocus considers Castle Biosciences to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSTL:
ROA %: -10.31%
GF Value™: $29.15 vs. price of $22.36 (23.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castle Biosciences Inc is a molecular diagnostics company. The group provides test solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic cancers, Barrett's esophagus (BE), and uveal melanoma. The product portfolio of the company includes DecisionDx-Melanoma, a risk stratification gene expression profile (GEP) test; DecisionDx-SCC, a risk stratification test for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma; MyPath Melanoma, a diagnostic GEP test for use in patients with difficult-to-diagnose melanocytic lesions; and TissueCypher, a test to predict future development of progression of high-grade dysplasia and/or esophageal cancer. The company derives revenues through the delivery of test reports for its molecular diagnostic tests.
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