ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Malibu Boats's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.7 Mil.
Malibu Boats's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $861.3 Mil. Therefore, Malibu Boats's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malibu Boats's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MBUU'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.71 Med: 12.24 Max: 19.78
Current: -0.11
During the past 13 years, Malibu Boats's highest ROA % was 19.78%. The lowest was -6.71%. And the median was 12.24%.
MBUU's ROA % is ranked worse than 75.9% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs MBUU: -0.11
Malibu Boats (NAS:MBUU) 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.
Malibu Boats ROA % Related Terms
Malibu Boats ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malibu Boats'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 Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malibu Boats's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats (MBUU) has a ROA % of -1.12% 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1014 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Malibu Boats' ROA % too high?
Malibu Boats' current ROA % is -1.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1014 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malibu Boats has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malibu Boats' ROA % compare to MCFT and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1014 out of 1336 companies for ROA %. This places Malibu Boats in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,336 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malibu Boats's current ROA % is -1.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malibu Boats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats (MBUU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.09, compared to a current price of $29.11 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.12%. Malibu Boats' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU), the current ROA % is -1.12% 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.11 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.09.
GuruFocus considers Malibu Boats to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MBUU:
ROA %: -1.12%
GF Value™: $36.09 vs. price of $29.11 (19.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBUU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is a market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a producer of sterndrive boats, in 2017, and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a seller of flat fishing boats, with exposure to bay, dual console, and center console boats. Most recently, in 2026, it tied up with Saxdor Yachts, focused on adventure dayboats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories, and in 2020, began producing its own engines for its performance sport boats.
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