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Local BountiLOCL +1.89%56 ROA % is -12.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LOCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Local Bounti ranks worse than 92.08% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Local Bounti's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-50.87 Mil.
Local Bounti's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $412.33 Mil. Therefore, Local Bounti's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Local Bounti's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LOCL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.39 Med: -45.06 Max: -16.4
Current: -16.4
During the past 6 years, Local Bounti's highest ROA % was -16.40%. The lowest was -92.39%. And the median was -45.06%.
LOCL's ROA % is ranked worse than 92.08% of 1996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs LOCL: -16.40
Local Bounti (NYSE:LOCL) 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.
Local Bounti ROA % Related Terms
Local Bounti ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Local Bounti'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 Farm Products subindustry, Local Bounti'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.
Local Bounti ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Local Bounti's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Local Bounti'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.
Local Bounti (LOCL) has a ROA % of -12.34% 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 Local Bounti and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #1838 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Local Bounti's ROA % too high?
Local Bounti's current ROA % is -12.34%. Based on the distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #1838 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Local Bounti has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local Bounti's ROA % compare to ESGH and SDOT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #1838 out of 1996 companies for ROA %. This places Local Bounti in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.30. 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 3.30, based on 1,996 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 Local Bounti and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Local Bounti's current ROA % is -12.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local Bounti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti (LOCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -12.34%. Local Bounti's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Local Bounti (LOCL), the current ROA % is -12.34% 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 Local Bounti (LOCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95.
GuruFocus considers Local Bounti to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LOCL:
ROA %: -12.34%
GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $1.08 (44.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Local Bounti Corp is a controlled environment agriculture company. The business model is based on building local facilities, operated by local teams, to deliver fresh and quality produce to local communities while maintaining a limited carbon footprint. Using proprietary technology to grow leafy greens and herbs in smart greenhouses with a cultivation process that uses less water and land than conventional agriculture, free from herbicides or pesticides. The products of the company include living lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and others.
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