ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Standard Motor Products's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €59 Mil.
Standard Motor Products's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,738 Mil. Therefore, Standard Motor Products's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Motor Products's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SRU'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 5.08 Max: 8.44
Current: 2.29
During the past 13 years, Standard Motor Products's highest ROA % was 8.44%. The lowest was 1.77%. And the median was 5.08%.
FRA:SRU's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.96% of 1335
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs FRA:SRU: 2.29
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a ROA % of 3.41% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.08. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' ROA % has ranged from 1.77 to 8.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #747 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Standard Motor Products' ROA % too high?
Standard Motor Products' current ROA % of 3.41% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 8.44. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. Standard Motor Products' value of 3.41% is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #747 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' ROA % compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #747 out of 1335 companies for ROA %. This places Standard Motor Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. Standard Motor Products' value of 3.41% is 15.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own ROA % has ranged from 1.77 to 8.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Standard Motor Products 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,335 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. Standard Motor Products's current ROA % of 3.41% is 15.6% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current ROA % is 3.41%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a current ROA % of 3.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.50, compared to a current price of €34.60 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.41%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 15.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU), the current ROA % is 3.41% 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.60 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SRU:
ROA %: 3.41% (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: €35.50 vs. price of €34.60 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#747 of 1335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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