Carriage ServicesCSV -3.26%77 ROA % is 4.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Carriage Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $54.0 Mil.
Carriage Services's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,347.1 Mil. Therefore, Carriage Services's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carriage Services's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CSV'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 2.66 Max: 4.12
Current: 3.34
During the past 13 years, Carriage Services's highest ROA % was 4.12%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 2.66%.
CSV's ROA % is ranked better than 57.14% of 98
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.495
vs CSV: 3.34
Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) 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.
Carriage Services ROA % Related Terms
Carriage Services ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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 Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services ROA % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services (CSV) has a ROA % of 4.01% 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Carriage Services' ROA % has ranged from 1.27 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #42 out of 98 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Carriage Services' ROA % too high?
Carriage Services' current ROA % of 4.01% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 4.12. The Personal Services industry median ROA % is 2.50. Carriage Services' value of 4.01% is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #42 out of 98 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' ROA % compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #42 out of 98 companies for ROA %. This puts Carriage Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.50. Carriage Services' value of 4.01% is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Carriage Services' own ROA % has ranged from 1.27 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Carriage Services 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 Personal Services company?
The median ROA % among Personal Services companies is 2.50, based on 98 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. Carriage Services's current ROA % of 4.01% is 60.7% 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carriage Services's current ROA % is 4.01%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.80, compared to a current price of $37.38 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.01%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 60.7% above the Personal Services industry median of 2.50. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current ROA % is 4.01% 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.38 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.80.
GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSV:
ROA %: 4.01% (51% above median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: $38.80 vs. price of $37.38 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% above the Personal Services median (#42 of 98)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
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