Levi StraussLEVI +0.77%85 ROA % is 10.48% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 8.81. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks better than 89.35% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Levi Strauss's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $703 Mil.
Levi Strauss's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $6,712 Mil. Therefore, Levi Strauss's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Levi Strauss's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LEVI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.58 Med: 8.81 Max: 10.15
Current: 9.43
During the past 12 years, Levi Strauss's highest ROA % was 10.15%. The lowest was -2.58%. And the median was 8.81%.
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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
Levi Strauss ROA % Related Terms
Levi Strauss ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a ROA % of 10.48% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 8.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #114 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Levi Strauss' ROA % too high?
Levi Strauss' current ROA % of 10.48% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.81. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROA % is 1.94. Levi Strauss' value of 10.48% is 440.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #114 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' ROA % compare to VFC and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #114 out of 1070 companies for ROA %. This places Levi Strauss in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.94. Levi Strauss' value of 10.48% is 440.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.81 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Levi Strauss 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.94, based on 1,070 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. Levi Strauss's current ROA % of 10.48% is 440.2% 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current ROA % is 10.48%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.66, compared to a current price of $23.55 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.48%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.81 and 440.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.94. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current ROA % is 10.48% as of Feb. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.55 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.66.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
ROA %: 10.48% (19% above median its 10-year median of 8.81)
GF Value™: $20.66 vs. price of $23.55 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 440.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#114 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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