ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Global Industrial Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €57 Mil.
Global Industrial Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €499 Mil. Therefore, Global Industrial Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GML0'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.11 Med: 13.85 Max: 41.56
Current: 13
During the past 13 years, Global Industrial Co's highest ROA % was 41.56%. The lowest was -5.11%. And the median was 13.85%.
FRA:GML0's ROA % is ranked better than 96.18% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs FRA:GML0: 13.00
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) 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.
* 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial Co'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.
Global Industrial Co ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial Co'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.
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) has a ROA % of 11.50% 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 Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 13.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #6 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Global Industrial Co's ROA % too high?
Global Industrial Co's current ROA % of 11.50% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.85. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.76. Global Industrial Co's value of 11.50% is 205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #6 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's ROA % compare to DSGR and TITN?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #6 out of 157 companies for ROA %. This places Global Industrial Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.76. Global Industrial Co's value of 11.50% is 205.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.85 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Global Industrial Co 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 Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.76, based on 157 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. Global Industrial Co's current ROA % of 11.50% is 205.9% 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 Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current ROA % is 11.50%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 13.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) has a current ROA % of 11.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.43, compared to a current price of €28.20 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.50%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.85 and 205.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.76. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0), the current ROA % is 11.50% 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 Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.20 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.43.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GML0:
ROA %: 11.50% (17% below median its 10-year median of 13.85)
GF Value™: €27.43 vs. price of €28.20 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#6 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GML0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Industrial Co is a value-added industrial distributor. The company distributes a wide range of industrial and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products to customers across North America, including storage and shelving, safety and security, carts and trucks, HVAC and fans, furniture and decor, material handling, janitorial and facility maintenance, workbenches and shop desks, tools and instruments, plumbing and pumps, office and school supplies, packaging and shipping, lighting and electrical, food service and retail, medical and laboratory, motors and power transmission, building supplies, machining, fasteners and hardware, vehicle maintenance, and raw material.
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