AutoZoneMEX:AZO 92 ROA % is 12.27% as of May. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 14.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:AZO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN62,981.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoZone ranks better than 93.33% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. AutoZone's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN44,519 Mil.
AutoZone's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN357,432 Mil. Therefore, AutoZone's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 12.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AutoZone's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AZO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.52 Med: 14.93 Max: 16.81
Current: 12.52
During the past 13 years, AutoZone's highest ROA % was 16.81%. The lowest was 12.52%. And the median was 14.93%.
MEX:AZO's ROA % is ranked better than 93.33% of 1335
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs MEX:AZO: 12.52
AutoZone (MEX:AZO) 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 (May. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 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.
AutoZone ROA % Related Terms
AutoZone ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AutoZone'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 Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone'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.
AutoZone ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoZone's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoZone'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 (May. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
AutoZone (MEX:AZO) has a ROA % of 12.27% as of May. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on AutoZone and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, AutoZone's ROA % has ranged from 12.52 to 16.81. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #89 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is AutoZone's ROA % too high?
AutoZone's current ROA % of 12.27% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.52 to a high of 16.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. AutoZone's value of 12.27% is 315.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #89 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AutoZone has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoZone's ROA % compare to ORLY and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #89 out of 1335 companies for ROA %. This places AutoZone in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. AutoZone's value of 12.27% is 315.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AutoZone's own ROA % has ranged from 12.52 to 16.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 2.95, AutoZone 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,335 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. AutoZone's current ROA % of 12.27% is 315.9% 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 AutoZone 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. AutoZone's current ROA % is 12.27%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 14.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoZone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone (MEX:AZO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN62,981.09, compared to a current price of MXN53,230.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.27%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 315.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. AutoZone's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 AutoZone (MEX:AZO), the current ROA % is 12.27% as of May. 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 AutoZone (MEX:AZO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN53,230.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN62,981.09.
GuruFocus considers AutoZone to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AZO:
ROA %: 12.27% (18% below median its 10-year median of 14.93)
GF Value™: MXN62,981.09 vs. price of MXN53,230.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 315.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#89 of 1335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AZO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1979, AutoZone is the largest US-based retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, operating over 7,600 stores and generating roughly $18.9 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Beyond its primary home market (88% of total revenue), the company also maintains a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone caters to two core customer segments: do-it-yourself, which account for about 69% of its domestic sales, and commercial do-it-for-me customers, which represent the remaining 31%.
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