ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-172 Mil.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,733 Mil. Therefore, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graphic Packaging Holding Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GPK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 4.45 Max: 6.72
Current: 2.34
During the past 13 years, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's highest ROA % was 6.72%. The lowest was 2.21%. And the median was 4.45%.
GPK's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.11% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.67
vs GPK: 2.34
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) 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 (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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co ROA % Related Terms
Graphic Packaging Holding Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Graphic Packaging Holding 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphic Packaging Holding 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) has a ROA % of -1.47% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.21 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #221 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co's ROA % too high?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current ROA % is -1.47%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 6.72. Based on the distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #221 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphic Packaging Holding Co's ROA % compare to GEF and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #221 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places Graphic Packaging Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.67. Historically, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.21 to 6.72 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.67, based on 401 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. 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current ROA % is -1.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.07, compared to a current price of $10.91 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.47%. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), the current ROA % is -1.47% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.91 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.07.
GuruFocus considers Graphic Packaging Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GPK:
ROA %: -1.47%
GF Value™: $23.07 vs. price of $10.91 (52.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Americas Paperboard Packaging, and International Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
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