ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Old Dominion Freight Line's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17,186 Mil.
Old Dominion Freight Line's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN100,252 Mil. Therefore, Old Dominion Freight Line's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Old Dominion Freight Line's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ODFL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.46 Med: 18.5 Max: 28.51
Current: 18.19
During the past 13 years, Old Dominion Freight Line's highest ROA % was 28.51%. The lowest was 11.46%. And the median was 18.50%.
MEX:ODFL's ROA % is ranked better than 97.44% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs MEX:ODFL: 18.19
Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) 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.
* 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 Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line'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.
Old Dominion Freight Line ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line'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.
Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) has a ROA % of 17.14% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.50. Over the past decade, Old Dominion Freight Line's ROA % has ranged from 11.46 to 28.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #26 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's ROA % too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current ROA % of 17.14% is near median its 10-year median of 18.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.46 to a high of 28.51. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 17.14% is 396.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #26 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's ROA % compare to XPO and SAIA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #26 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Old Dominion Freight Line in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Old Dominion Freight Line's value of 17.14% is 396.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Old Dominion Freight Line's own ROA % has ranged from 11.46 to 28.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.50 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Old Dominion Freight Line 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 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. Old Dominion Freight Line's current ROA % of 17.14% is 396.8% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Dominion Freight Line's current ROA % is 17.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,213.25, compared to a current price of MXN3,816.68 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.50 and 396.8% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL), the current ROA % is 17.14% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (MEX:ODFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,816.68 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,213.25.
GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ODFL:
ROA %: 17.14% (near median its 10-year median of 18.50)
GF Value™: MXN3,213.25 vs. price of MXN3,816.68 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 396.8% above the Transportation median (#26 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ODFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors. It is one of the most disciplined and efficient providers in the trucking industry, and its profitability and capital returns are well above those of its peers. Strategic initiatives focus on increasing network density through market-share gains and on maintaining industry-leading service (including ultralow cargo claims) through steadfast infrastructure investment.
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