ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LanzaTech Global's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-58.72 Mil.
LanzaTech Global's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $102.71 Mil. Therefore, LanzaTech Global's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -57.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LNZA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.17 Med: -41.11 Max: -31.7
Current: -40.6
During the past 6 years, LanzaTech Global's highest ROA % was -31.70%. The lowest was -66.17%. And the median was -41.11%.
LNZA's ROA % is ranked worse than 92.74% of 248
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.53
vs LNZA: -40.60
LanzaTech Global (NAS:LNZA) 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.
LanzaTech Global ROA % Related Terms
LanzaTech Global ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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 Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global ROA % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a ROA % of -57.17% 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #230 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is LanzaTech Global's ROA % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current ROA % is -57.17%. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #230 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's ROA % compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #230 out of 248 companies for ROA %. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.53. 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 1.53, based on 248 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current ROA % is -57.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $7.01 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -57.17%. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current ROA % is -57.17% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.01 is trading 90% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
ROA %: -57.17%
GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $7.01 (90% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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