NAII'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.31 Med: 6.86 Max: 14.92
Current: -9.31
During the past 13 years, Natural Alternatives International's highest ROA % was 14.92%. The lowest was -9.31%. And the median was 6.86%.
NAII's ROA % is ranked worse than 88.54% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs NAII: -9.31
Natural Alternatives International (NAS:NAII) 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.
Natural Alternatives International ROA % Related Terms
Natural Alternatives International ROA % Historical 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natural Alternatives International'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.
Natural Alternatives International ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Alternatives International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Alternatives International'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.
Natural Alternatives International (NAII) has a ROA % of -11.19% 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 Natural Alternatives International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Alternatives International ranks #1762 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Natural Alternatives International's ROA % too high?
Natural Alternatives International's current ROA % is -11.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Alternatives International ranks #1762 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natural Alternatives International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Alternatives International's ROA % compare to CTGL and COOT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natural Alternatives International ranks #1762 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Natural Alternatives International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.26. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.26, based on 1,990 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. 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 Natural Alternatives International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Alternatives International's current ROA % is -11.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Alternatives International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Alternatives International (NAII) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.31, compared to a current price of $2.49 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -11.19%. Natural Alternatives International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Natural Alternatives International (NAII), the current ROA % is -11.19% 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 Natural Alternatives International (NAII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Alternatives International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.31.
GuruFocus considers Natural Alternatives International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NAII:
ROA %: -11.19%
GF Value™: $5.31 vs. price of $2.49 (53.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Alternatives International Business Description
Natural Alternatives International Inc is engaged in formulating, manufacturing, and marketing nutritional supplements. It offers vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements, as well as other healthcare products, to customers within the United States and internationally. Its business activity is operated through Private-Label Contract Manufacturing and Patent & Trademark Licensing segments. The company derives the majority of revenue from Private-Label Contract Manufacturing, which is engaged in providing manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute nutritional supplements and other healthcare products, whereas the Patent and Trademark Licensing segment includes royalty income from its license and supply agreements associated with the sale.
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