ZoetisMEX:ZTS 71 ROA % is 15.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 14.71. GuruFocus rates MEX:ZTS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,418.50 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,006 Drug Manufacturers companies, Zoetis ranks better than 94.73% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Zoetis's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN43,351 Mil.
Zoetis's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN275,881 Mil. Therefore, Zoetis's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zoetis's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ZTS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.55 Med: 14.71 Max: 18
Current: 17.77
During the past 13 years, Zoetis's highest ROA % was 18.00%. The lowest was 10.55%. And the median was 14.71%.
MEX:ZTS's ROA % is ranked better than 94.73% of 1006
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.685
vs MEX:ZTS: 17.77
Zoetis (MEX:ZTS) 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.
Zoetis ROA % Related Terms
Zoetis ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zoetis'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Zoetis'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.
Zoetis ROA % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Zoetis's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zoetis'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.
Zoetis (MEX:ZTS) has a ROA % of 15.71% 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 Zoetis and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.71. Over the past decade, Zoetis' ROA % has ranged from 10.55 to 18.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Zoetis ranks #53 out of 1006 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Zoetis' ROA % too high?
Zoetis' current ROA % of 15.71% is near median its 10-year median of 14.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.55 to a high of 18.00. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROA % is 2.69. Zoetis' value of 15.71% is 485.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zoetis ranks #53 out of 1006 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zoetis has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zoetis' ROA % compare to UTHR and VTRS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Zoetis ranks #53 out of 1006 companies for ROA %. This places Zoetis in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.69. Zoetis' value of 15.71% is 485.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zoetis' own ROA % has ranged from 10.55 to 18.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.71 vs. the industry median of 2.69, Zoetis 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROA % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.69, based on 1,006 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. Zoetis's current ROA % of 15.71% is 485.1% 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 Zoetis and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROA % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zoetis's current ROA % is 15.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zoetis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoetis (MEX:ZTS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,418.50, compared to a current price of MXN1,371.70 — trading 59.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.71 and 485.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.69. Zoetis' overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Zoetis (MEX:ZTS), the current ROA % is 15.71% 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 Zoetis (MEX:ZTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoetis stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,371.70 is trading 59.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,418.50.
GuruFocus considers Zoetis to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ZTS:
ROA %: 15.71% (near median its 10-year median of 14.71)
GF Value™: MXN3,418.50 vs. price of MXN1,371.70 (59.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 485.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#53 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ZTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zoetis sells anti-infectives, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, and other health products for animals. The firm earns roughly 35% of total revenue from production animals (cattle, pigs, poultry, and so on) and nearly 65% from companion animal (dogs, horses, cats) products. Its US business is skewed even more heavily toward companion animals, while its international business is slightly skewed toward production animals. The firm has the largest market share in the industry and was previously Pfizer's animal health unit.
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