Frontier (FSE:4250) ROA %: 5.23% (As of Nov. 2025) — 31% Below Median


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What is Frontier ROA %?

Frontier FSE:4250 37 ROA % is 5.23% as of Nov. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates FSE:4250 with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Vehicles & Parts companies, Frontier ranks better than 83.67% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Frontier's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円49 Mil. Frontier's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円945 Mil. Therefore, Frontier's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 5.23%.

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

FSE:4250' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9   Med: 7.58   Max: 13.48
Current: 8.27

During the past 10 years, Frontier's highest ROA % was 13.48%. The lowest was -1.90%. And the median was 7.58%.

FSE:4250's ROA % is ranked better than
83.67% of 1335 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95 vs FSE:4250: 8.27

Frontier  (FSE:4250) 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: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=49.44/945.4265
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(49.44 / 1702.268)*(1702.268 / 945.4265)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.9 %*1.8005
=5.23 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 2025) 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.


Frontier ROA % Related Terms


Frontier ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier'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.

Frontier ROA % Chart

Frontier Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROA %
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Frontier Quarterly Data
Nov20 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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FSE:4250 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: ROA % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Frontier'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.


Frontier ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Frontier's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frontier ROA % Calculation

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

ROA %=Net Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Nov. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=81.966/( (1006.425+954.083)/ 2 )
=81.966/980.254
=8.36 %

Frontier's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=49.44/( (936.77+954.083)/ 2 )
=49.44/945.4265
=5.23 %

* 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 5.23% mean?
Frontier (FSE:4250) has a ROA % of 5.23% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Frontier and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #218 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Frontier's ROA % too high?
Frontier's current ROA % of 5.23% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 7.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. Frontier's value of 5.23% is 77.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier ranks #218 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier's ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Frontier ranks #218 out of 1335 companies for ROA %. This places Frontier in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. Frontier's value of 5.23% is 77.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Frontier 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. Frontier's current ROA % of 5.23% is 77.3% 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 Frontier 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. Frontier's current ROA % is 5.23%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier stock overvalued right now?
Frontier (FSE:4250) has a current ROA % of 5.23%. The current ROA % is 5.23%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 77.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. Frontier's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Frontier (FSE:4250), the current ROA % is 5.23% as of Nov. 2025. 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.

Frontier Business Description

Address 134-5 Kushigahama, Yamaguchi-ken, Shunan, JPN, 745-0805
Frontier Inc is engaged in manufacturing of vehicle accessories like side visor, car mat. The two reportable segments are: PB sales business and OEM/ODM business.
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