The St. Joe CoJOE -1.03%92 ROA % is 3.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates JOE with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,801 Real Estate companies, The St. Joe Co ranks better than 87.73% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The St. Joe Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $55.7 Mil.
The St. Joe Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,518.1 Mil. Therefore, The St. Joe Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The St. Joe Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JOE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 5.06 Max: 7.56
Current: 7.31
During the past 13 years, The St. Joe Co's highest ROA % was 7.56%. The lowest was 1.58%. And the median was 5.06%.
JOE's ROA % is ranked better than 87.73% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs JOE: 7.31
The St. Joe Co (NYSE:JOE) 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.
The St. Joe Co ROA % Related Terms
The St. Joe Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The St. Joe Co'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 Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, The St. Joe 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.
The St. Joe Co ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, The St. Joe Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The St. Joe 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.
The St. Joe Co (JOE) has a ROA % of 3.67% 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 The St. Joe Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, The St. Joe Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.58 to 7.56. According to the industry distribution chart, The St. Joe Co ranks #221 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is The St. Joe Co's ROA % too high?
The St. Joe Co's current ROA % of 3.67% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 7.56. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.70. The St. Joe Co's value of 3.67% is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The St. Joe Co ranks #221 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The St. Joe Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The St. Joe Co's ROA % compare to STRS?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, The St. Joe Co ranks #221 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places The St. Joe Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. The St. Joe Co's value of 3.67% is 115.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The St. Joe Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.58 to 7.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 1.70, The St. Joe Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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. The St. Joe Co's current ROA % of 3.67% is 115.9% 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 The St. Joe Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The St. Joe Co's current ROA % is 3.67%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The St. Joe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The St. Joe Co (JOE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.35, compared to a current price of $66.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.67%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 115.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.70. The St. Joe Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 The St. Joe Co (JOE), the current ROA % is 3.67% 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 The St. Joe Co (JOE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The St. Joe Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $66.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.35.
GuruFocus considers The St. Joe Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JOE:
ROA %: 3.67% (27% below median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: $74.35 vs. price of $66.00 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.9% above the Real Estate median (#221 of 1801)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JOE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The St. Joe Co is a real estate development, asset management, and operating company and it has three operating segments; the Residential segment plans and develops residential communities and sells homesites to homebuilders or retail consumers, the Hospitality segment that derives maximum revenue, features a private membership club, hotel operations, food and beverage operations, golf courses, beach clubs, retail outlets, gulf-front vacation rentals, management services, marinas, and other entertainment assets, and Commercial segment include leasing of commercial property, multi-family, senior living, self-storage, and other assets and it also oversees the planning, development, entitlement, management, and sale of commercial and rural land holdings.
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