Deutsche Bank AGDB +1.71%55 ROA % is 0.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 427% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates DB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, Deutsche Bank AG ranks worse than 77.62% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Deutsche Bank AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,794 Mil.
Deutsche Bank AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,697,444 Mil. Therefore, Deutsche Bank AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Bank AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.41 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, Deutsche Bank AG's highest ROA % was 0.50%. The lowest was -0.41%. And the median was 0.11%.
DB's ROA % is ranked worse than 77.62% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs DB: 0.50
Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) 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.
Deutsche Bank AG ROA % Related Terms
Deutsche Bank AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Bank AG'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Deutsche Bank AG'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.
Deutsche Bank AG ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Bank AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Bank AG'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.
Deutsche Bank AG (DB) has a ROA % of 0.58% 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 Deutsche Bank AG and its competitors. This is 427% above median its historical median of 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #1186 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Deutsche Bank AG's ROA % too high?
Deutsche Bank AG's current ROA % of 0.58% is 427% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Deutsche Bank AG's value of 0.58% is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #1186 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Bank AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Bank AG's ROA % compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #1186 out of 1528 companies for ROA %. This places Deutsche Bank AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Deutsche Bank AG's value of 0.58% is 40.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Deutsche Bank AG has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,528 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. Deutsche Bank AG's current ROA % of 0.58% is 40.8% below 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 Deutsche Bank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Bank AG's current ROA % is 0.58%, which is 427% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Bank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Bank AG (DB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.16, compared to a current price of $34.58 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.58%, which is 427% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 40.8% below the Banks industry median of 0.98. Deutsche Bank AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Deutsche Bank AG (DB), the current ROA % is 0.58% 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 Deutsche Bank AG (DB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Bank AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.58 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.16.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Bank AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DB:
ROA %: 0.58% (427% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $21.16 vs. price of $34.58 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Banks median (#1186 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Bank is a universal bank operating on a global scale. It offers corporate, retail, investment banking, private banking, and asset management to its clients.
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