FWONB (Liberty Media) ROA %: 1.46% (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median


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What is Liberty Media ROA %?

Liberty Media FWONB 79 ROA % is 1.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates FWONB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Liberty Media ranks better than 71.21% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Liberty Media's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $228 Mil. Liberty Media's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,645 Mil. Therefore, Liberty Media's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46%.

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

FWONB' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.73   Med: 1.07   Max: 13.3
Current: 4.08

During the past 13 years, Liberty Media's highest ROA % was 13.30%. The lowest was -17.73%. And the median was 1.07%.

FWONB's ROA % is ranked better than
71.21% of 1042 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65 vs FWONB: 4.08

Liberty Media  (OTCPK:FWONB) 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
=228/15645
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(228 / 2844)*(2844 / 15645)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=8.02 %*0.1818
=1.46 %

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.


Liberty Media ROA % Related Terms


Liberty Media ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liberty Media'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.

Liberty Media ROA % Chart

Liberty Media 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 -1.66 4.92 7.15 -17.73 3.91

Liberty Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 12.44 1.83 2.14 1.46

FWONB vs FOXA, ROKU, WMG: ROA % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Liberty Media'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.


Liberty Media ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Liberty Media ROA % Calculation

Liberty Media'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 )
=555/( (13001+15398)/ 2 )
=555/14199.5
=3.91 %

Liberty Media'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 )
=228/( (15398+15892)/ 2 )
=228/15645
=1.46 %

* 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 1.46% mean?
Liberty Media (FWONB) has a ROA % of 1.46% 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 Liberty Media and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Media ranks #300 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Liberty Media's ROA % too high?
Liberty Media's current ROA % of 1.46% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Liberty Media's value of 1.46% is 124.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Media ranks #300 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Liberty Media has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Media's ROA % compare to FOXA and ROKU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Liberty Media ranks #300 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This puts Liberty Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Liberty Media's value of 1.46% is 124.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Liberty Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,042 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. Liberty Media's current ROA % of 1.46% is 124.6% 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 Liberty Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Media's current ROA % is 1.46%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Media (FWONB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.29, compared to a current price of $82.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.46%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 124.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Liberty Media's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Liberty Media (FWONB), the current ROA % is 1.46% 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 Liberty Media (FWONB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $82.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.29. GuruFocus considers Liberty Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FWONB:

  • ROA %: 1.46% (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: $93.29 vs. price of $82.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#300 of 1042)

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


Liberty Media Business Description

Address 12300 Liberty Boulevard, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Liberty Media Corp along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the media and entertainment industries in North America and the United Kingdom. The company owns interests in a high-quality portfolio of assets across the media, entertainment and sports industries. It operates in two reportable segment Formula 1 and MotoGP. It generates majority of its revenue from the Formula 1 segment. The company derives its maximum revenue from United Kingdom.
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