Herbalife (HAM:HOO) ROA %: 8.70% (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median


HAM:HOO Herbalife Ltd HAM:HOO
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What is Herbalife ROA %?

Herbalife HAM:HOO -4.41% 72 ROA % is 8.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates HAM:HOO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Herbalife ranks better than 79.45% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Herbalife's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €212 Mil. Herbalife's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,433 Mil. Therefore, Herbalife's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.70%.

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

HAM:HOO' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13   Med: 10.37   Max: 15.17
Current: 8.68

During the past 13 years, Herbalife's highest ROA % was 15.17%. The lowest was 5.13%. And the median was 10.37%.

HAM:HOO's ROA % is ranked better than
79.45% of 1990 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245 vs HAM:HOO: 8.68

Herbalife  (HAM:HOO) 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
=211.752/2433.1035
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(211.752 / 4557.512)*(4557.512 / 2433.1035)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.65 %*1.8731
=8.70 %

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.


Herbalife ROA % Related Terms


Herbalife ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Herbalife'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.

Herbalife ROA % Chart

Herbalife 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 15.76 11.95 5.06 9.37 7.82

Herbalife 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 7.33 7.04 6.30 12.50 8.70

HAM:HOO vs NOMD, JJSF, SMPL: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Herbalife'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.


Herbalife ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Herbalife's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Herbalife ROA % Calculation

Herbalife'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 )
=194.968/( (2605.336+2379.159)/ 2 )
=194.968/2492.2475
=7.82 %

Herbalife'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 )
=211.752/( (2379.159+2487.048)/ 2 )
=211.752/2433.1035
=8.70 %

* 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 8.70% mean?
Herbalife (HAM:HOO) has a ROA % of 8.70% 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 Herbalife and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, Herbalife's ROA % has ranged from 5.13 to 15.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Herbalife ranks #409 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Herbalife's ROA % too high?
Herbalife's current ROA % of 8.70% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 15.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Herbalife's value of 8.70% is 168.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Herbalife ranks #409 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Herbalife has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herbalife's ROA % compare to NOMD and JJSF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Herbalife ranks #409 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Herbalife in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Herbalife's value of 8.70% is 168.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Herbalife's own ROA % has ranged from 5.13 to 15.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Herbalife 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. Herbalife's current ROA % of 8.70% is 168.1% 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 Herbalife and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Herbalife's current ROA % is 8.70%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Herbalife stock overvalued right now?
Herbalife (HAM:HOO) has a current ROA % of 8.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.13, compared to a current price of €10.19 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.70%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 168.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Herbalife's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Herbalife (HAM:HOO), the current ROA % is 8.70% 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 Herbalife (HAM:HOO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herbalife stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.19 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.13.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HOO:

  • ROA %: 8.70% (16% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
  • GF Value™: €8.13 vs. price of €10.19 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 168.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#409 of 1990)

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


Herbalife Business Description

Other Exchanges HLF:USAHOO:Germany
Address Ugland House, South Church Street, P.O. Box 309GT, Grand Cayman, CYM
Herbalife Ltd is a health and wellness company. It provides health and wellness products in 95 markets through a direct-selling business model. Its product categories include Weight Management, Targeted Nutrition, Energy, Sports and Fitness, Outer Nutrition, and Literature, Promotional, and Other. Weight Management generates the majority of revenue, with products such as meal replacements, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss enhancers, and healthy snacks. Products are manufactured at facilities in Changsha and Suzhou, China; Lake Forest, California; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as well as by third-party providers. Revenues reflect sales to Members across North America, Latin America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and China.
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