ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ALA SpA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €24.6 Mil.
ALA SpA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €245.7 Mil. Therefore, ALA SpA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 10.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALA SpA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:ALA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19 Med: 5.53 Max: 9.37
Current: 9.37
During the past 7 years, ALA SpA's highest ROA % was 9.37%. The lowest was 2.19%. And the median was 5.53%.
MIL:ALA's ROA % is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.76
vs MIL:ALA: 9.37
ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) 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.
ALA SpA ROA % Related Terms
ALA SpA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALA SpA'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA'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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) has a ROA % of 10.00% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on ALA SpA and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's ROA % has ranged from 2.19 to 9.37.
Is ALA SpA's ROA % too high?
ALA SpA's current ROA % of 10.00% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 9.37. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.76. ALA SpA's value of 10.00% is 166% above this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's ROA % compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's ROA % of 10.00% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.76. ALA SpA's value of 10.00% is 166% above this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own ROA % has ranged from 2.19 to 9.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 3.76, ALA SpA 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.76, based on 157 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. ALA SpA's current ROA % of 10.00% is 166% 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current ROA % is 10.00%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) has a current ROA % of 10.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.00%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 166% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.76. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 ALA SpA (MIL:ALA), the current ROA % is 10.00% as of Jun. 2025. 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 ALA SpA (MIL:ALA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for MIL:ALA:
ROA %: 10.00% (81% above median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 166% above the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ALA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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