Applied NutritionLSE:APN 27 ROA % is 35.42% as of Jan. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 37.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Applied Nutrition's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £30.8 Mil.
Applied Nutrition's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £87.0 Mil. Therefore, Applied Nutrition's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 35.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.35 Med: 37.22 Max: 44.06
Current: 36.08
During the past 4 years, Applied Nutrition's highest ROA % was 44.06%. The lowest was 31.35%. And the median was 37.22%.
LSE:APN's ROA % is ranked better than 99.05% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs LSE:APN: 36.08
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) 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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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.
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Applied Nutrition ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a ROA % of 35.42% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.22. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's ROA % has ranged from 31.35 to 44.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #19 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Applied Nutrition's ROA % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current ROA % of 35.42% is near median its 10-year median of 37.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.35 to a high of 44.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Applied Nutrition's value of 35.42% is 991.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #19 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #19 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Applied Nutrition's value of 35.42% is 991.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own ROA % has ranged from 31.35 to 44.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.22 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Applied Nutrition 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. Applied Nutrition's current ROA % of 35.42% is 991.5% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current ROA % is 35.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a current ROA % of 35.42%. The current ROA % is 35.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.22 and 991.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN), the current ROA % is 35.42% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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