HexcelFRA:HXL -0.37%87 ROA % is 5.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:HXL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hexcel ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hexcel's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €129 Mil.
Hexcel's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,333 Mil. Therefore, Hexcel's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexcel's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HXL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 4.58 Max: 10.96
Current: 4.26
During the past 13 years, Hexcel's highest ROA % was 10.96%. The lowest was 0.56%. And the median was 4.58%.
FRA:HXL's ROA % is ranked better than 62.75% of 357
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs FRA:HXL: 4.26
Hexcel (FRA:HXL) 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.
Hexcel ROA % Related Terms
Hexcel ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexcel'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, Hexcel'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.
Hexcel ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hexcel's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexcel'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.
Hexcel (FRA:HXL) has a ROA % of 5.52% 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 Hexcel and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Hexcel's ROA % has ranged from 0.56 to 10.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #133 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Hexcel's ROA % too high?
Hexcel's current ROA % of 5.52% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 10.96. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.47. Hexcel's value of 5.52% is 123.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #133 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexcel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexcel's ROA % compare to LOAR and AVAV?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #133 out of 357 companies for ROA %. This puts Hexcel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Hexcel's value of 5.52% is 123.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexcel's own ROA % has ranged from 0.56 to 10.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Hexcel 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.47, based on 357 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. Hexcel's current ROA % of 5.52% is 123.5% 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 Hexcel and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexcel's current ROA % is 5.52%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexcel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel (FRA:HXL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.35, compared to a current price of €85.28 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.52%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 123.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.47. Hexcel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Hexcel (FRA:HXL), the current ROA % is 5.52% 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 Hexcel (FRA:HXL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €85.28 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €68.35.
GuruFocus considers Hexcel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HXL:
ROA %: 5.52% (21% above median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: €68.35 vs. price of €85.28 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#133 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use primarily in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engine nacelles, and other structures and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (40% of 2024 sales) and Boeing (15% of 2024 sales; 25% before the pandemic) and their respective subcontractors.
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