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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-13,344 Mil.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN25,478 Mil. Therefore, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -52.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RARE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.59 Med: -39 Max: -12.89
Current: -45.88
During the past 13 years, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's highest ROA % was -12.89%. The lowest was -58.59%. And the median was -39.00%.
MEX:RARE's ROA % is ranked worse than 61.16% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.87
vs MEX:RARE: -45.88
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 Biotechnology subindustry, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical'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.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical'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.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) has a ROA % of -52.38% 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #866 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's ROA % too high?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current ROA % is -52.38%. Based on the distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #866 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's ROA % compare to VERA and IRON?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks #866 out of 1416 companies for ROA %. This places Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical and its competitors. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's current ROA % is -52.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock overvalued right now?
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) has a current ROA % of -52.38%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,699.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,150.56 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -52.38%. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE), the current ROA % is -52.38% 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 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (MEX:RARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,150.56 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,699.44.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RARE:
ROA %: -52.38%
GF Value™: MXN1,699.44 vs. price of MXN1,150.56 (32.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a USA-based biopharmaceutical company. The company identifies, acquires, develops, and commercializes novel products for the treatment of serious, rare, and ultra-rare diseases, with a focus on debilitating genetic conditions. Its medicine portfolio includes Crysvita, Dojolvi, and Mepsevii. Crysvita is indicated for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients aged one year and older. Mepsevii is indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis VII. The company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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