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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Huntington Ingalls Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $832 Mil.
Huntington Ingalls Industries's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $12,608 Mil. Therefore, Huntington Ingalls Industries's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Huntington Ingalls Industries's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0J76'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 6.85 Max: 13.11
Current: 5.3
During the past 13 years, Huntington Ingalls Industries's highest ROA % was 13.11%. The lowest was 4.71%. And the median was 6.85%.
LTS:0J76's ROA % is ranked better than 68.7% of 361
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs LTS:0J76: 5.30
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
Huntington Ingalls Industries ROA % Related Terms
Huntington Ingalls Industries ROA % Historical 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Huntington Ingalls Industries'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.
Huntington Ingalls Industries ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Huntington Ingalls Industries's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huntington Ingalls Industries'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) has a ROA % of 6.60% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.85. Over the past decade, Huntington Ingalls Industries' ROA % has ranged from 4.71 to 13.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #113 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries' ROA % too high?
Huntington Ingalls Industries' current ROA % of 6.60% is near median its 10-year median of 6.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 13.11. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.47. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 6.60% is 167.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #113 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huntington Ingalls Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntington Ingalls Industries' ROA % compare to DRS and MOG.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #113 out of 361 companies for ROA %. This puts Huntington Ingalls Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 6.60% is 167.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Huntington Ingalls Industries' own ROA % has ranged from 4.71 to 13.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Huntington Ingalls Industries 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.47, based on 361 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. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current ROA % of 6.60% is 167.2% 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current ROA % is 6.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $298.84, compared to a current price of $324.48 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 167.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.47. Huntington Ingalls Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76), the current ROA % is 6.60% as of Jun. 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $324.48 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $298.84.
GuruFocus considers Huntington Ingalls Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0J76:
ROA %: 6.60% (near median its 10-year median of 6.85)
GF Value™: $298.84 vs. price of $324.48 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 167.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#113 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J76 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships, including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, while Newport News produces nuclear-powered ships as the only producer of Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and a major subcontractor on Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear submarines. HII shares production of destroyers and nuclear submarines with General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works and Electric Boat shipyards, respectively. The company's mission technologies segment produces uncrewed sea vessels and provides a range of IT and other services to US government agencies.
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