Airbus SEFRA:AIR +1.37%90 ROA % is 1.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:AIR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €173.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Airbus SE ranks better than 58.99% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Airbus SE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,344 Mil.
Airbus SE's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €136,820 Mil. Therefore, Airbus SE's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Airbus SE's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AIR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.19 Med: 2.98 Max: 3.95
Current: 3.77
During the past 13 years, Airbus SE's highest ROA % was 3.95%. The lowest was -1.19%. And the median was 2.98%.
FRA:AIR's ROA % is ranked better than 58.99% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.5
vs FRA:AIR: 3.77
Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) 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.
Airbus SE ROA % Related Terms
Airbus SE ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airbus SE'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Airbus SE'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.
Airbus SE ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Airbus SE's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airbus SE'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.
Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) has a ROA % of 1.71% 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #146 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Airbus SE's ROA % too high?
Airbus SE's current ROA % of 1.71% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.98. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.50. Airbus SE's value of 1.71% is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #146 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Airbus SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbus SE's ROA % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #146 out of 356 companies for ROA %. This puts Airbus SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.50. Airbus SE's value of 1.71% is 31.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Airbus SE 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.50, based on 356 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. Airbus SE's current ROA % of 1.71% is 31.6% 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airbus SE's current ROA % is 1.71%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €173.57, compared to a current price of €192.00 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.71%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 31.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.50. Airbus SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIR), the current ROA % is 1.71% 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €192.00 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €173.57.
GuruFocus considers Airbus SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AIR:
ROA %: 1.71% (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.98)
GF Value™: €173.57 vs. price of €192.00 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#146 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airbus is a global aerospace and defense firm that designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military jets and helicopters, as well as space launch vehicles and satellites. The company operates three divisions: commercial, defense and space, and helicopters. Commercial offers multiple configurations of aircraft ranging from the narrow-body (120-200 seats) A220 and A320 series to the much larger A330 and A350 wide-body models. The defense and space segment supplies governments with military hardware, including transport aircraft, aerial tankers, and the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet. The helicopter division manufactures turbine helicopters for the civil and public markets.
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