WD-40 CoFRA:WD1 +1.40%92 ROA % is 17.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 16.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:WD1 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €226.20. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks better than 97.28% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. WD-40 Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €68.8 Mil.
WD-40 Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €399.2 Mil. Therefore, WD-40 Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WD1'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.92 Med: 16.71 Max: 19.68
Current: 17.21
During the past 13 years, WD-40 Co's highest ROA % was 19.68%. The lowest was 14.92%. And the median was 16.71%.
FRA:WD1's ROA % is ranked better than 97.28% of 1619
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs FRA:WD1: 17.21
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
WD-40 Co ROA % Related Terms
WD-40 Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 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.
WD-40 Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a ROA % of 17.22% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.71. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's ROA % has ranged from 14.92 to 19.68. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #44 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is WD-40 Co's ROA % too high?
WD-40 Co's current ROA % of 17.22% is near median its 10-year median of 16.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.92 to a high of 19.68. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. WD-40 Co's value of 17.22% is 493.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #44 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's ROA % compare to ASH and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #44 out of 1619 companies for ROA %. This places WD-40 Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. WD-40 Co's value of 17.22% is 493.8% above this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own ROA % has ranged from 14.92 to 19.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.71 vs. the industry median of 2.90, WD-40 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 a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,619 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. WD-40 Co's current ROA % of 17.22% is 493.8% 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current ROA % is 17.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a current ROA % of 17.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is €226.20, compared to a current price of €216.80 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.71 and 493.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1), the current ROA % is 17.22% as of Feb. 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €216.80 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €226.20.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WD1:
ROA %: 17.22% (near median its 10-year median of 16.71)
GF Value™: €226.20 vs. price of €216.80 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 493.8% above the Chemicals median (#44 of 1619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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