Mercury GeneralFRA:MCG -2.96%69 ROA % is 7.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Insurance companies, Mercury General ranks better than 90.51% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Mercury General's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €659 Mil.
Mercury General's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,352 Mil. Therefore, Mercury General's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury General's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MCG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.72 Med: 3.36 Max: 8.95
Current: 8.95
During the past 13 years, Mercury General's highest ROA % was 8.95%. The lowest was -7.72%. And the median was 3.36%.
FRA:MCG's ROA % is ranked better than 90.51% of 506
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs FRA:MCG: 8.95
Mercury General (FRA:MCG) 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.
Mercury General ROA % Related Terms
Mercury General ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury General'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 Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Mercury General'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.
Mercury General ROA % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury General's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury General'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.
Mercury General (FRA:MCG) has a ROA % of 7.89% 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 Mercury General and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #48 out of 506 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Mercury General's ROA % too high?
Mercury General's current ROA % of 7.89% is 135% above median its 10-year median of 3.36. The Insurance industry median ROA % is 2.70. Mercury General's value of 7.89% is 192.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #48 out of 506 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercury General has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury General's ROA % compare to SIGI and WTM?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #48 out of 506 companies for ROA %. This places Mercury General in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.70. Mercury General's value of 7.89% is 192.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Mercury General 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 Insurance company?
The median ROA % among Insurance companies is 2.70, based on 506 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. Mercury General's current ROA % of 7.89% is 192.2% 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 Mercury General and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROA % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury General's current ROA % is 7.89%, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury General stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury General (FRA:MCG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.96, compared to a current price of €90.25 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.89%, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 192.2% above the Insurance industry median of 2.70. Mercury General's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Mercury General (FRA:MCG), the current ROA % is 7.89% 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 Mercury General (FRA:MCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury General stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €90.25 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.96.
GuruFocus considers Mercury General to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MCG:
ROA %: 7.89% (135% above median its 10-year median of 3.36)
GF Value™: €79.96 vs. price of €90.25 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.2% above the Insurance median (#48 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury General Corp is an insurance holding company. It is engaged in writing personal automobile insurance and provides related property and casualty insurance products. The company offers the following types of automobile coverage: collision, property damage, bodily injury (BI), comprehensive, personal injury protection (PIP), underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards. Additionally, it offers the following types of homeowners coverage: dwelling, liability, personal property, and other coverages. The company has one reportable business segment, the Property and Casualty business segment.
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