Alfa Laval ABFRA:AA9 -2.20%91 ROA % is 7.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 7.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:AA9 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,075 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 83.19% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Alfa Laval AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €705 Mil.
Alfa Laval AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,255 Mil. Therefore, Alfa Laval AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AA9'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35 Med: 7.67 Max: 8.96
Current: 8.55
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest ROA % was 8.96%. The lowest was 4.35%. And the median was 7.67%.
FRA:AA9's ROA % is ranked better than 83.19% of 3075
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs FRA:AA9: 8.55
Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) 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.
Alfa Laval AB ROA % Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) has a ROA % of 7.62% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.67. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's ROA % has ranged from 4.35 to 8.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #517 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's ROA % too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current ROA % of 7.62% is near median its 10-year median of 7.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 8.96. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.05. Alfa Laval AB's value of 7.62% is 149.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #517 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #517 out of 3075 companies for ROA %. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.05. Alfa Laval AB's value of 7.62% is 149.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own ROA % has ranged from 4.35 to 8.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.67 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.05, based on 3,075 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. Alfa Laval AB's current ROA % of 7.62% is 149.8% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current ROA % is 7.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.37, compared to a current price of €49.88 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.67 and 149.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.05. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9), the current ROA % is 7.62% 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 Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.88 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.37.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AA9:
ROA %: 7.62% (near median its 10-year median of 7.67)
GF Value™: €42.37 vs. price of €49.88 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.8% above the Industrial Products median (#517 of 3075)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AA9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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