ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. PennyMac Financial Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $329 Mil.
PennyMac Financial Services's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $30,666 Mil. Therefore, PennyMac Financial Services's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PennyMac Financial Services's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PFSI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.71 Max: 7.88
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, PennyMac Financial Services's highest ROA % was 7.88%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 1.71%.
PFSI's ROA % is ranked better than 86.46% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs PFSI: 1.88
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.
* 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 Mortgage Finance subindustry, PennyMac Financial Services'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.
PennyMac Financial Services ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, PennyMac Financial Services's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PennyMac Financial Services'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.
PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) has a ROA % of 1.07% 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 PennyMac Financial Services and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, PennyMac Financial Services' ROA % has ranged from 0.81 to 7.88. According to the industry distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #207 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is PennyMac Financial Services' ROA % too high?
PennyMac Financial Services' current ROA % of 1.07% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 7.88. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. PennyMac Financial Services' value of 1.07% is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #207 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PennyMac Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PennyMac Financial Services' ROA % compare to FMCC and WD?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #207 out of 1529 companies for ROA %. This places PennyMac Financial Services in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. PennyMac Financial Services' value of 1.07% is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, PennyMac Financial Services' own ROA % has ranged from 0.81 to 7.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 0.98, PennyMac Financial Services 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 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. PennyMac Financial Services's current ROA % of 1.07% is 9.2% 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 PennyMac Financial Services 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. PennyMac Financial Services's current ROA % is 1.07%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PennyMac Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $137.55, compared to a current price of $83.35 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.07%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 9.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. PennyMac Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), the current ROA % is 1.07% 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 PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennyMac Financial Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $83.35 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $137.55.
GuruFocus considers PennyMac Financial Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PFSI:
ROA %: 1.07% (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: $137.55 vs. price of $83.35 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Banks median (#207 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PennyMac Financial Services Inc is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform mainly focused on the production and servicing of U.S. residential mortgage loans. The firm is also engaged in managing investments related to the U.S. mortgage market and provides products and services that leverage technologies to support customers. The company operates through two reportable operating segments: production and servicing. The production segment performs loan origination, acquisition, and sale activities, while the servicing segment performs servicing and subservicing of loans, early buyout transactions, and servicing of loans sourced and managed for PMT. The majority of revenue comes from the production segment.
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