PetMed ExpressPETS -0.56%56 ROA % is -19.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PETS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, PetMed Express ranks worse than 90.23% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. PetMed Express's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16.2 Mil.
PetMed Express's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $84.6 Mil. Therefore, PetMed Express's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PetMed Express's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PETS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.25 Med: 12.07 Max: 30.11
Current: -54.25
During the past 13 years, PetMed Express's highest ROA % was 30.11%. The lowest was -54.25%. And the median was 12.07%.
PETS's ROA % is ranked worse than 90.23% of 686
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs PETS: -54.25
PetMed Express (NAS:PETS) 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.
PetMed Express ROA % Related Terms
PetMed Express ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetMed Express'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 Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, PetMed Express'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.
PetMed Express ROA % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, PetMed Express's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetMed Express'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.
PetMed Express (PETS) has a ROA % of -19.21% 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 PetMed Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #619 out of 686 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is PetMed Express' ROA % too high?
PetMed Express' current ROA % is -19.21%. Based on the distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #619 out of 686 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PetMed Express has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetMed Express' ROA % compare to BHIC and SHFH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #619 out of 686 companies for ROA %. This places PetMed Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.75. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROA % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.75, based on 686 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 PetMed Express and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROA % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetMed Express's current ROA % is -19.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetMed Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express (PETS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.87, compared to a current price of $1.76 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -19.21%. PetMed Express' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 PetMed Express (PETS), the current ROA % is -19.21% 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 PetMed Express (PETS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.76 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.87.
GuruFocus considers PetMed Express to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PETS:
ROA %: -19.21%
GF Value™: $2.87 vs. price of $1.76 (38.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PETS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetMed Express Inc is a nationwide direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy and online provider of prescription and non-prescription medications, foods, supplements, supplies, and vet services for dogs, cats, and horses. It markets and sells directly to consumers through its websites, toll-free numbers, and mobile application, offering convenience, price, speed of delivery, and customer service. It provides access to branded pharmaceuticals, generic medications, compounded prescription medications, over-the-counter health and wellness products, prescription and non-prescription food, pharmacy fulfillment, and AutoShip capabilities. Its digital platform offers pet healthcare solutions for chronic conditions, including allergies, arthritis, anxiety, kidney-related conditions, and hyperthyroidism.
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