ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Darden Restaurants's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN28,100 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN222,557 Mil. Therefore, Darden Restaurants's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 12.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DRI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.66 Med: 9.51 Max: 12.56
Current: 9.42
During the past 13 years, Darden Restaurants's highest ROA % was 12.56%. The lowest was -0.66%. And the median was 9.51%.
MEX:DRI's ROA % is ranked better than 82.83% of 367
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs MEX:DRI: 9.42
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) 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.
Darden Restaurants ROA % Related Terms
Darden Restaurants ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants'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 Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants ROA % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a ROA % of 12.63% 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 9.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #63 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Darden Restaurants' ROA % too high?
Darden Restaurants' current ROA % of 12.63% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 9.51. The Restaurants industry median ROA % is 2.15. Darden Restaurants' value of 12.63% is 487.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #63 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' ROA % compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #63 out of 367 companies for ROA %. This places Darden Restaurants in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.15. Darden Restaurants' value of 12.63% is 487.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.51 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Darden Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROA % among Restaurants companies is 2.15, based on 367 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. Darden Restaurants's current ROA % of 12.63% is 487.4% 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROA % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current ROA % is 12.63%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 9.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a current ROA % of 12.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,414.96, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.63%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 9.51 and 487.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.15. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current ROA % is 12.63% 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:
ROA %: 12.63% (33% above median its 10-year median of 9.51)
GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 487.4% above the Restaurants median (#63 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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