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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Destination XL Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-23.8 Mil.
Destination XL Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $366.5 Mil. Therefore, Destination XL Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -6.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Destination XL Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DXLG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.5 Med: -1.68 Max: 28.27
Current: -10.37
During the past 13 years, Destination XL Group's highest ROA % was 28.27%. The lowest was -18.50%. And the median was -1.68%.
DXLG's ROA % is ranked worse than 90.87% of 1139
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.75
vs DXLG: -10.37
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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
* 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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Destination XL 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.
Destination XL Group ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Destination XL Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Destination XL 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 four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Destination XL Group (DXLG) has a ROA % of -6.48% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Destination XL Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #1035 out of 1139 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Destination XL Group's ROA % too high?
Destination XL Group's current ROA % is -6.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #1035 out of 1139 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Destination XL Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Destination XL Group's ROA % compare to BRIA and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #1035 out of 1139 companies for ROA %. This places Destination XL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.75, based on 1,139 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. 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 Destination XL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Destination XL Group's current ROA % is -6.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Destination XL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Destination XL Group (DXLG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 76.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -6.48%. Destination XL Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Destination XL Group (DXLG), the current ROA % is -6.48% as of Apr. 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 Destination XL Group (DXLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Destination XL Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 76.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Destination XL Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DXLG:
ROA %: -6.48%
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $0.61 (76.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DXLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Destination XL Group Inc is a retailer of branded and Tall men's clothing and shoes in the United States. It also sells products across the world. The company sells its products under the trade names Destination XL, DXL, DXL Men's Apparel, DXL outlets, Casual Male XL, and Casual Male XL outlets. The company has two principal operating segments: Store and Direct business. The company have two principal operating segments: company's stores and direct business.
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