Sprouts Farmers MarketFRA:1FA -4.50%88 ROA % is 15.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 9.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:1FA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks better than 92.9% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sprouts Farmers Market's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €566 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,622 Mil. Therefore, Sprouts Farmers Market's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1FA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.8 Med: 9.22 Max: 13.43
Current: 12.71
During the past 13 years, Sprouts Farmers Market's highest ROA % was 13.43%. The lowest was 6.80%. And the median was 9.22%.
FRA:1FA's ROA % is ranked better than 92.9% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.615
vs FRA:1FA: 12.71
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.
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market (FRA:1FA) has a ROA % of 15.64% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 9.22. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA % has ranged from 6.80 to 13.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #22 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA % too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current ROA % of 15.64% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 9.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.80 to a high of 13.43. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.62. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 15.64% is 332.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #22 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA % compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #22 out of 310 companies for ROA %. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.62. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 15.64% is 332.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own ROA % has ranged from 6.80 to 13.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.22 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Sprouts Farmers Market 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 310 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current ROA % of 15.64% is 332.6% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current ROA % is 15.64%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 9.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (FRA:1FA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.86, compared to a current price of €71.71 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.64%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 9.22 and 332.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (FRA:1FA), the current ROA % is 15.64% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (FRA:1FA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €71.71 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.86.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1FA:
ROA %: 15.64% (70% above median its 10-year median of 9.22)
GF Value™: €82.86 vs. price of €71.71 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 332.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#22 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1FA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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