The Navigator CoPOELF 84 ROA % is 2.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 8.78. GuruFocus rates POELF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.34. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, The Navigator Co ranks better than 75% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Navigator Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $80 Mil.
The Navigator Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,756 Mil. Therefore, The Navigator Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Navigator Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
POELF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.51 Med: 8.78 Max: 14.43
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, The Navigator Co's highest ROA % was 14.43%. The lowest was 3.51%. And the median was 8.78%.
POELF's ROA % is ranked better than 75% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs POELF: 3.51
The Navigator Co (OTCPK:POELF) 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.
The Navigator Co ROA % Related Terms
The Navigator Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Navigator Co'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, The Navigator Co'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.
The Navigator Co ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Navigator Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Navigator Co'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.
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a ROA % of 2.12% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 8.78. Over the past decade, The Navigator Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.51 to 14.43. According to the industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #72 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is The Navigator Co's ROA % too high?
The Navigator Co's current ROA % of 2.12% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 8.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.51 to a high of 14.43. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. The Navigator Co's value of 2.12% is 123.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #72 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Navigator Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Navigator Co's ROA % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #72 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This places The Navigator Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. The Navigator Co's value of 2.12% is 123.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Navigator Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.51 to 14.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.78 vs. the industry median of 0.95, The Navigator Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 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. The Navigator Co's current ROA % of 2.12% is 123.2% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Navigator Co's current ROA % is 2.12%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 8.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Navigator Co stock overvalued right now?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a current ROA % of 2.12%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.34, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.12%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 8.78 and 123.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. The Navigator Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 The Navigator Co (POELF), the current ROA % is 2.12% 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 The Navigator Co (POELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Navigator Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.34.
Key valuation signals for POELF:
ROA %: 2.12% (76% below median its 10-year median of 8.78)
GF Value™: $3.34 vs. price of $3.60 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.2% above the Forest Products median (#72 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Navigator Co SA produces and sells pulp, paper, and energy. The company segments is based on product type. The market pulp segment, which sells pulp paper to international paper producers. The UWF segment, which sells paper through retail stores (B2C) and commercial distribution (B2B). Tissue segment, which sells tissue paper for private label to national and international retail chains. The Biomass renewable energy segment includes the cogeneration units and the two independent thermoelectric power plants and Support. The majority of revenue comes from Rest of Europe.
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