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Warrior Met CoalHCC -1.09%78 ROA % is 12.22% as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 21.83. GuruFocus rates HCC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 85.49% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Warrior Met Coal's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $350 Mil.
Warrior Met Coal's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,862 Mil. Therefore, Warrior Met Coal's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Warrior Met Coal's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HCC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61 Med: 21.83 Max: 58.35
Current: 7.93
During the past 11 years, Warrior Met Coal's highest ROA % was 58.35%. The lowest was -2.61%. And the median was 21.83%.
HCC's ROA % is ranked better than 85.49% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs HCC: 7.93
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.
Warrior Met Coal ROA % Related Terms
Warrior Met Coal ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warrior Met Coal'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 Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) has a ROA % of 12.22% 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 21.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #92 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's ROA % too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current ROA % of 12.22% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 21.83. The Steel industry median ROA % is 2.01. Warrior Met Coal's value of 12.22% is 508% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #92 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's ROA % compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #92 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places Warrior Met Coal in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.01. Warrior Met Coal's value of 12.22% is 508% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.83 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Warrior Met Coal 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 2.01, based on 634 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. Warrior Met Coal's current ROA % of 12.22% is 508% 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warrior Met Coal's current ROA % is 12.22%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 21.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal (HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.84, compared to a current price of $96.72 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.22%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 21.83 and 508% above the Steel industry median of 2.01. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC), the current ROA % is 12.22% 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $96.72 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.84.
GuruFocus considers Warrior Met Coal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCC:
ROA %: 12.22% (44% below median its 10-year median of 21.83)
GF Value™: $64.84 vs. price of $96.72 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 508% above the Steel median (#92 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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