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FTAI AviationFTAI -1.12%89 ROA % is 11.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8438% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks better than 91.97% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. FTAI Aviation's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $500 Mil.
FTAI Aviation's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,509 Mil. Therefore, FTAI Aviation's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FTAI Aviation's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FTAI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.3 Med: 0.13 Max: 11.91
Current: 11.42
During the past 13 years, FTAI Aviation's highest ROA % was 11.91%. The lowest was -5.30%. And the median was 0.13%.
FTAI's ROA % is ranked better than 91.97% of 361
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.49
vs FTAI: 11.42
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
FTAI Aviation ROA % Related Terms
FTAI Aviation ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FTAI Aviation'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTAI Aviation'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a ROA % of 11.10% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on FTAI Aviation and its competitors. This is 8438% above median its historical median of 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #29 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is FTAI Aviation's ROA % too high?
FTAI Aviation's current ROA % of 11.10% is 8438% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.49. FTAI Aviation's value of 11.10% is 345.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #29 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's ROA % compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #29 out of 361 companies for ROA %. This places FTAI Aviation in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.49. FTAI Aviation's value of 11.10% is 345.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 2.49, FTAI Aviation 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.49, based on 361 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. FTAI Aviation's current ROA % of 11.10% is 345.8% 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current ROA % is 11.10%, which is 8438% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.43, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.10%, which is 8438% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 345.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.49. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current ROA % is 11.10% as of Jun. 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.43.
GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FTAI:
ROA %: 11.10% (8438% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $231.43 vs. price of $221.22 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 345.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#29 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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