Smurfit WestRockMEX:SW1 N 47 ROA % is 0.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:SW1 N with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN682.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 68.83% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Smurfit WestRock's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,689 Mil.
Smurfit WestRock's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN813,810 Mil. Therefore, Smurfit WestRock's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SW1 N'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.82 Med: 5.01 Max: 7.76
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest ROA % was 7.76%. The lowest was -6.82%. And the median was 5.01%.
MEX:SW1 N's ROA % is ranked worse than 68.83% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.67
vs MEX:SW1 N: 0.84
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) 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.
Smurfit WestRock ROA % Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) has a ROA % of 0.58% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #276 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's ROA % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current ROA % of 0.58% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.67. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.58% is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #276 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's ROA % compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #276 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.67. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.58% is 78.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 2.67, Smurfit WestRock has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.67, based on 401 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. Smurfit WestRock's current ROA % of 0.58% is 78.3% below 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current ROA % is 0.58%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN682.34, compared to a current price of MXN680.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.58%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 78.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.67. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N), the current ROA % is 0.58% 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN680.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN682.34.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SW1 N:
ROA %: 0.58% (88% below median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: MXN682.34 vs. price of MXN680.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#276 of 401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SW1 N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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