ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Peabody Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-112 Mil.
Peabody Energy's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,949 Mil. Therefore, Peabody Energy's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Peabody Energy's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PBE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.37 Med: 6.23 Max: 24.56
Current: -2.08
During the past 13 years, Peabody Energy's highest ROA % was 24.56%. The lowest was -33.37%. And the median was 6.23%.
FRA:PBE's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.07% of 184
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.505
vs FRA:PBE: -2.08
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) 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.
Peabody Energy ROA % Related Terms
Peabody Energy ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Peabody Energy'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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody Energy'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.
Peabody Energy ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peabody Energy'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.
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a ROA % of -2.27% 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #105 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Peabody Energy's ROA % too high?
Peabody Energy's current ROA % is -2.27%. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #105 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's ROA % compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #105 out of 184 companies for ROA %. This places Peabody Energy in the lower half of its industry. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROA % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. Peabody Energy's current ROA % is -2.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.29, compared to a current price of €20.61 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.27%. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current ROA % is -2.27% 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.61 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.29.
GuruFocus considers Peabody Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PBE:
ROA %: -2.27%
GF Value™: €21.29 vs. price of €20.61 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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