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Qantas AirwaysQABSY +2.30%83 ROA % is 2.93% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates QABSY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Transportation companies, Qantas Airways ranks better than 64.76% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Qantas Airways's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $512 Mil.
Qantas Airways's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17,437 Mil. Therefore, Qantas Airways's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qantas Airways's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
QABSY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.54 Med: 3.69 Max: 8.73
Current: 5.21
During the past 13 years, Qantas Airways's highest ROA % was 8.73%. The lowest was -6.54%. And the median was 3.69%.
QABSY's ROA % is ranked better than 64.76% of 1016
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.515
vs QABSY: 5.21
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. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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.
Qantas Airways ROA % Related Terms
Qantas Airways ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qantas Airways'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 Airlines subindustry, Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qantas Airways's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qantas Airways'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. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Qantas Airways (QABSY) has a ROA % of 2.93% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Qantas Airways and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #358 out of 1016 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Qantas Airways' ROA % too high?
Qantas Airways' current ROA % of 2.93% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.69. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.52. Qantas Airways' value of 2.93% is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #358 out of 1016 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qantas Airways has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qantas Airways' ROA % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #358 out of 1016 companies for ROA %. This puts Qantas Airways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.52. Qantas Airways' value of 2.93% is 16.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Qantas Airways has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.52, based on 1,016 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. Qantas Airways's current ROA % of 2.93% is 16.6% below 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 Qantas Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qantas Airways's current ROA % is 2.93%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qantas Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways (QABSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.56, compared to a current price of $34.66 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.93%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 16.6% below the Transportation industry median of 3.52. Qantas Airways' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Qantas Airways (QABSY), the current ROA % is 2.93% as of Jun. 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 Qantas Airways (QABSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $34.66 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.56.
GuruFocus considers Qantas Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QABSY:
ROA %: 2.93% (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.69)
GF Value™: $36.56 vs. price of $34.66 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Transportation median (#358 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QABSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qantas Airways is Australia's largest domestic airline with typically a two thirds market share, effectively competing in a duopoly with Virgin. The company operates a multibrand strategy, with low-cost carrier Jetstar complementing the full-service Qantas brand. Its frequent-flyer loyalty program continues to expand with new partnerships, which are integral to retaining customer loyalty for its core airline business.
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