Yelp (FRA:Y9L) ROA %: 7.24% (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Above Median


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What is Yelp ROA %?

Yelp FRA:Y9L +5.49% 72 ROA % is 7.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:Y9L with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Interactive Media companies, Yelp ranks better than 86.09% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Yelp's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €61 Mil. Yelp's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €848 Mil. Therefore, Yelp's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.24%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yelp's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:Y9L' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.75   Med: 4.13   Max: 14.99
Current: 14.1

During the past 13 years, Yelp's highest ROA % was 14.99%. The lowest was -1.75%. And the median was 4.13%.

FRA:Y9L's ROA % is ranked better than
86.09% of 568 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.675 vs FRA:Y9L: 14.10

Yelp  (FRA:Y9L) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=61.364/847.5215
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(61.364 / 1250.64)*(1250.64 / 847.5215)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.91 %*1.4756
=7.24 %

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.


Yelp ROA % Related Terms


Yelp ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yelp'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.

Yelp ROA % Chart

Yelp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.74 3.63 9.63 13.57 14.15

Yelp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:Y9L vs TBLA, WBTN, UPWK: ROA % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Yelp'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.


Yelp ROA % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Yelp's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yelp's ROA % falls into.


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Yelp ROA % Calculation

Yelp's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=124.342/( (939.306+818.54)/ 2 )
=124.342/878.923
=14.15 %

Yelp's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=61.364/( (818.54+876.503)/ 2 )
=61.364/847.5215
=7.24 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 7.24% mean?
Yelp (FRA:Y9L) has a ROA % of 7.24% 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 Yelp and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #79 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Yelp's ROA % too high?
Yelp's current ROA % of 7.24% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.13. The Interactive Media industry median ROA % is 0.68. Yelp's value of 7.24% is 972.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yelp ranks #79 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yelp has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yelp's ROA % compare to TBLA and WBTN?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #79 out of 568 companies for ROA %. This places Yelp in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.68. Yelp's value of 7.24% is 972.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 0.68, Yelp 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 Interactive Media company?
The median ROA % among Interactive Media companies is 0.68, based on 568 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. Yelp's current ROA % of 7.24% is 972.6% 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 Yelp and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROA % is 0.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yelp's current ROA % is 7.24%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yelp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp (FRA:Y9L) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.91, compared to a current price of €21.05 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.24%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 972.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.68. Yelp's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Yelp (FRA:Y9L), the current ROA % is 7.24% 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 Yelp (FRA:Y9L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.05 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.91. GuruFocus considers Yelp to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:Y9L:

  • ROA %: 7.24% (75% above median its 10-year median of 4.13)
  • GF Value™: €36.91 vs. price of €21.05 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 972.6% above the Interactive Media median (#79 of 568)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:Y9L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yelp Business Description

Address 350 Mission Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Yelp Inc operates in the online content market based in the United States. It provides a web-based platform and mobile application to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers. The platform assists consumers through product reviews, tips, photos and videos thereby enabling them in making appropriate buying decisions and posting their feedbacks. Its products and services includes Advertising Products and Business Page Products. In addition, it also lets the buyers directly transact with businesses directly through its platform. Yelp generates revenue mainly from the sale of advertising on its website and mobile app to businesses. The company generates majority of the revenue from United States, and also has its presence in other countries.
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