Wells FargoMEX:WFC 65 ROA % is 0.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates MEX:WFC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,328.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Wells Fargo ranks better than 55.26% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wells Fargo's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN378,903 Mil.
Wells Fargo's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN39,231,635 Mil. Therefore, Wells Fargo's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wells Fargo's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WFC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.18
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, Wells Fargo's highest ROA % was 1.18%. The lowest was 0.17%. And the median was 1.04%.
MEX:WFC's ROA % is ranked better than 55.26% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs MEX:WFC: 1.05
Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) 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.
Wells Fargo ROA % Related Terms
Wells Fargo ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wells Fargo'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 Banks - Diversified subindustry, Wells Fargo'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.
Wells Fargo ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Wells Fargo's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wells Fargo'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.
Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) has a ROA % of 0.97% 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 Wells Fargo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Wells Fargo's ROA % has ranged from 0.17 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #684 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Wells Fargo's ROA % too high?
Wells Fargo's current ROA % of 0.97% is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.18. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Wells Fargo's value of 0.97% is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #684 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wells Fargo has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wells Fargo's ROA % compare to C and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #684 out of 1529 companies for ROA %. This puts Wells Fargo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Wells Fargo's value of 0.97% is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Wells Fargo's own ROA % has ranged from 0.17 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Wells Fargo 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,529 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. Wells Fargo's current ROA % of 0.97% is 1% 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 Wells Fargo and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wells Fargo's current ROA % is 0.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wells Fargo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,328.19, compared to a current price of MXN1,470.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 1% below the Banks industry median of 0.98. Wells Fargo's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC), the current ROA % is 0.97% 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 Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,470.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,328.19.
GuruFocus considers Wells Fargo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WFC:
ROA %: 0.97% (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: MXN1,328.19 vs. price of MXN1,470.00 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% below the Banks median (#684 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wells Fargo is a premier, North American-focused banking titan that commands a $2.2 trillion balance sheet and the third-highest deposit market share in the United States. The bank uses a dense, expansive network of 4,093 branches to champion retail consumers and the middle market, where the firm has built a particularly strong reputation. Following the removal of its federal asset cap in 2025, the firm is set to deploy its legacy excess liquidity to expand each of its four segments: consumer & business lending, commercial banking, corporate & investment banking, and wealth & investment management.
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