Magellan AerospaceMALJF -4.89%74 ROA % is 5.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates MALJF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Magellan Aerospace ranks better than 59.55% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Magellan Aerospace's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.0 Mil.
Magellan Aerospace's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $871.9 Mil. Therefore, Magellan Aerospace's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magellan Aerospace's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MALJF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.15 Med: 3.34 Max: 11.07
Current: 3.8
During the past 13 years, Magellan Aerospace's highest ROA % was 11.07%. The lowest was -2.15%. And the median was 3.34%.
MALJF's ROA % is ranked better than 59.55% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.5
vs MALJF: 3.80
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.
Magellan Aerospace ROA % Related Terms
Magellan Aerospace ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magellan Aerospace'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Magellan Aerospace'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.
Magellan Aerospace ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Magellan Aerospace's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magellan Aerospace'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.
Magellan Aerospace (MALJF) has a ROA % of 5.51% 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 Magellan Aerospace and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Magellan Aerospace ranks #144 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Magellan Aerospace's ROA % too high?
Magellan Aerospace's current ROA % of 5.51% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.50. Magellan Aerospace's value of 5.51% is 120.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magellan Aerospace ranks #144 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Magellan Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magellan Aerospace's ROA % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Magellan Aerospace ranks #144 out of 356 companies for ROA %. This puts Magellan Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.50. Magellan Aerospace's value of 5.51% is 120.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Magellan Aerospace 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 2.50, based on 356 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. Magellan Aerospace's current ROA % of 5.51% is 120.4% 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 Magellan Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magellan Aerospace's current ROA % is 5.51%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magellan Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magellan Aerospace (MALJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.37, compared to a current price of $21.01 — trading 151% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.51%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 120.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.50. Magellan Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Magellan Aerospace (MALJF), the current ROA % is 5.51% 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 Magellan Aerospace (MALJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magellan Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.01 is trading 151% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.37.
GuruFocus considers Magellan Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MALJF:
ROA %: 5.51% (65% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
GF Value™: $8.37 vs. price of $21.01 (151% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#144 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MALJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magellan Aerospace Corp supplies components to the aerospace industry. Through its subsidiaries, it engineers and manufactures aero-engine and aerostructure components for aerospace markets, including products for defense and space markets, and complementary specialty products. Some of its product offerings include honeycomb and filament-wound tubes, frames, compressor components, bypass ducts, black brant rockets, and helicopter power transmission housings, among others. The group also supports the aftermarket through the supply of spare parts as well as through repair and overhaul services. It operates activities in one reportable segment, namely Aerospace. Geographically, the group derives its maximum revenue from Canada, followed by the United States and Europe.
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