Marqeta (MEX:MQ) ROA %: 2.09% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:MQ Marqeta Inc MEX:MQ
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Price MXN78.00
GF Value MXN110.81
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What is Marqeta ROA %?

Marqeta MEX:MQ 16 ROA % is 2.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MQ with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN110.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,883 Software companies, Marqeta ranks worse than 56.92% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Marqeta's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN565 Mil. Marqeta's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN27,044 Mil. Therefore, Marqeta's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marqeta's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MQ' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.08   Med: -13.27   Max: 1.79
Current: 0.15

During the past 7 years, Marqeta's highest ROA % was 1.79%. The lowest was -26.08%. And the median was -13.27%.

MEX:MQ's ROA % is ranked worse than
56.92% of 2883 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs MEX:MQ: 0.15

Marqeta  (MEX:MQ) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=565.072/27044.205
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(565.072 / 11959.144)*(11959.144 / 27044.205)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.73 %*0.4422
=2.09 %

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.


Marqeta ROA % Related Terms


Marqeta ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marqeta'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.

Marqeta ROA % Chart

Marqeta Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -14.42 -10.00 -12.31 1.98 -0.86

Marqeta Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.33 -0.19 -1.06 -0.37 2.09

MEX:MQ vs APPN, PAYO, AEVA: ROA % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Marqeta'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.


Marqeta ROA % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Marqeta's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marqeta's ROA % falls into.


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Marqeta ROA % Calculation

Marqeta's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-250.729/( (30516.144+27459.287)/ 2 )
=-250.729/28987.7155
=-0.86 %

Marqeta's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=565.072/( (27459.287+26629.123)/ 2 )
=565.072/27044.205
=2.09 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.09% mean?
Marqeta (MEX:MQ) has a ROA % of 2.09% 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 Marqeta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #1641 out of 2883 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Marqeta's ROA % too high?
Marqeta's current ROA % is 2.09%. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.68. Marqeta's value of 2.09% is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #1641 out of 2883 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marqeta has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marqeta's ROA % compare to APPN and PAYO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #1641 out of 2883 companies for ROA %. This places Marqeta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. Marqeta's value of 2.09% is 24.4% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.68, based on 2,883 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. Marqeta's current ROA % of 2.09% is 24.4% 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 Marqeta and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marqeta's current ROA % is 2.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marqeta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta (MEX:MQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN110.81, compared to a current price of MXN78.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.09% and 24.4% above the Software industry median of 1.68. Marqeta's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 4 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 Marqeta (MEX:MQ), the current ROA % is 2.09% 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 Marqeta (MEX:MQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN78.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN110.81. GuruFocus considers Marqeta to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MQ:

  • ROA %: 2.09%
  • GF Value™: MXN110.81 vs. price of MXN78.00 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.4% above the Software median (#1641 of 2883)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marqeta Business Description

Other Exchanges MQ:USA8QJ:Germany
Address 180 Grand Avenue, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Headquartered in Oakland, California, and founded in 2010, Marqeta provides its clients with a card-issuing platform that offers the infrastructure and tools necessary to offer digital, physical, and tokenized payment options without the need for a traditional bank. The company's open APIs are designed to allow third parties like DoorDash, Klarna, and Block to rapidly develop and deploy innovative card-based products and payment services without the need to develop the underlying technology. The company generates revenue primarily through processing and ATM fees for cards issued on its platform.
16GF Score

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