RelianceMEX:RS 88 ROA % is 10.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 8.32. GuruFocus rates MEX:RS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,655.73. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Steel companies, Reliance ranks better than 86.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Reliance's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN19,107 Mil.
Reliance's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN190,850 Mil. Therefore, Reliance's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reliance's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.19 Med: 8.32 Max: 18.53
Current: 7.65
During the past 13 years, Reliance's highest ROA % was 18.53%. The lowest was 4.19%. And the median was 8.32%.
MEX:RS's ROA % is ranked better than 86.52% of 638
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs MEX:RS: 7.65
Reliance (MEX:RS) 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.
Reliance ROA % Related Terms
Reliance ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Reliance'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 Steel subindustry, Reliance'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.
Reliance ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Reliance's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reliance'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.
Reliance (MEX:RS) has a ROA % of 10.01% 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 Reliance and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 8.32. Over the past decade, Reliance's ROA % has ranged from 4.19 to 18.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Reliance ranks #86 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Reliance's ROA % too high?
Reliance's current ROA % of 10.01% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.19 to a high of 18.53. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.93. Reliance's value of 10.01% is 418.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reliance ranks #86 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reliance has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance's ROA % compare to TX and CLF?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Reliance ranks #86 out of 638 companies for ROA %. This places Reliance in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. Reliance's value of 10.01% is 418.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Reliance's own ROA % has ranged from 4.19 to 18.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.32 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Reliance 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.93, based on 638 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. Reliance's current ROA % of 10.01% is 418.7% 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 Reliance and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reliance's current ROA % is 10.01%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 8.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance stock overvalued right now?
Reliance (MEX:RS) has a current ROA % of 10.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,655.73, compared to a current price of MXN5,529.80 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.01%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.32 and 418.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.93. Reliance's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 9 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 Reliance (MEX:RS), the current ROA % is 10.01% 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 Reliance (MEX:RS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,529.80 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,655.73.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RS:
ROA %: 10.01% (20% above median its 10-year median of 8.32)
GF Value™: MXN4,655.73 vs. price of MXN5,529.80 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 418.7% above the Steel median (#86 of 638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reliance Inc operates a network of companies providing diversified metal solutions and is the metals service center company. It distributes a full line of over 100,000 metal products, including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium and other specialty steel products. The company services more than 125,000 customers in a variety of industries, including consumer products, general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, industrial machinery and heavy industry. It also services the auto industry, through its toll processing operations where it processes customer-owned metal for a fee.
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