ELALF (El AL Israel Airlines) ROA %: -5.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ELALF El AL Israel Airlines Ltd ELALF
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GF Value $1.95
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What is El AL Israel Airlines ROA %?

El AL Israel Airlines ELALF 56 ROA % is -5.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ELALF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, El AL Israel Airlines ranks better than 63.86% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. El AL Israel Airlines's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-276 Mil. El AL Israel Airlines's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,037 Mil. Therefore, El AL Israel Airlines's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.47%.

The historical rank and industry rank for El AL Israel Airlines's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

ELALF' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.33   Med: 1.89   Max: 14.07
Current: 4.95

During the past 13 years, El AL Israel Airlines's highest ROA % was 14.07%. The lowest was -16.33%. And the median was 1.89%.

ELALF's ROA % is ranked better than
63.86% of 1010 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs ELALF: 4.95

El AL Israel Airlines  (OTCPK:ELALF) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-275.6/5037
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-275.6 / 2250)*(2250 / 5037)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-12.25 %*0.4467
=-5.47 %

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.


El AL Israel Airlines ROA % Related Terms


El AL Israel Airlines ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for El AL Israel Airlines'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.

El AL Israel Airlines ROA % Chart

El AL Israel Airlines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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El AL Israel Airlines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ELALF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: ROA % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, El AL Israel Airlines'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.


El AL Israel Airlines ROA % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, El AL Israel Airlines's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where El AL Israel Airlines's ROA % falls into.


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El AL Israel Airlines ROA % Calculation

El AL Israel Airlines's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=403.3/( (4376+4999.8)/ 2 )
=403.3/4687.9
=8.60 %

El AL Israel Airlines's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-275.6/( (4999.8+5074.2)/ 2 )
=-275.6/5037
=-5.47 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -5.47% mean?
El AL Israel Airlines (ELALF) has a ROA % of -5.47% 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 El AL Israel Airlines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, El AL Israel Airlines ranks #365 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is El AL Israel Airlines' ROA % too high?
El AL Israel Airlines' current ROA % is -5.47%. Based on the distribution chart, El AL Israel Airlines ranks #365 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, El AL Israel Airlines has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El AL Israel Airlines' ROA % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, El AL Israel Airlines ranks #365 out of 1010 companies for ROA %. This puts El AL Israel Airlines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.41. 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.41, based on 1,010 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 El AL Israel Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El AL Israel Airlines's current ROA % is -5.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is El AL Israel Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El AL Israel Airlines (ELALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $5.00 — trading 156.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.47%. El AL Israel Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 El AL Israel Airlines (ELALF), the current ROA % is -5.47% 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 El AL Israel Airlines (ELALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El AL Israel Airlines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.00 is trading 156.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95. GuruFocus considers El AL Israel Airlines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ELALF:

  • ROA %: -5.47%
  • GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $5.00 (156.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ELALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


El AL Israel Airlines Business Description

Other Exchanges ELAL:Israel
Address PO Box 41, Ben Gurion Airport, Lod, ISR, 7015001
El AL Israel Airlines Ltd is an international airline company which provides air transportation of passengers and cargo in Israel and overseas, by means of passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft. The company's passenger aircraft mainly operate scheduled flights as well as charter flights. The group is engaged in activities related to the air transport operations, such as the sale of duty-free products, food production, and supply mainly to the company's aircraft, providing security services, ongoing maintenance services and overall maintenance services to aircraft of other airlines at Ben Gurion Airport, and managing travel agencies abroad. The reporting segments of the company are air transport on passenger aircraft, and air transport on cargo plane.
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