ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Rafael Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-16.90 Mil.
Rafael Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $95.65 Mil. Therefore, Rafael Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -17.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rafael Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
RFL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.53 Med: -11.47 Max: 0.16
Current: -31.37
During the past 10 years, Rafael Holdings's highest ROA % was 0.16%. The lowest was -91.53%. And the median was -11.47%.
RFL's ROA % is ranked worse than 97.39% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs RFL: -31.37
Rafael Holdings (NYSE:RFL) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
Rafael Holdings ROA % Related Terms
Rafael Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rafael Holdings'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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Rafael Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rafael Holdings'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Rafael Holdings (RFL) has a ROA % of -17.67% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Rafael Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1754 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Rafael Holdings' ROA % too high?
Rafael Holdings' current ROA % is -17.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1754 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rafael Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rafael Holdings' ROA % compare to ASPS and MAYS?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1754 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places Rafael Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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 Rafael Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rafael Holdings's current ROA % is -17.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rafael Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings (RFL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -17.67%. Rafael Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL), the current ROA % is -17.67% as of Apr. 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers Rafael Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RFL:
ROA %: -17.67%
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.70 (100% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rafael Holdings Inc is a biotechnology firm that develops pharmaceuticals and invests in clinical and early-stage companies in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Trappsol Cyclo is in Phase 3 trials for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1. The company focuses on completing these trials, seeking regulatory approval, and commercializing the product. It also invests in portfolio companies including Cyclo, LipoMedix, Barer, Rafael Medical Devices, Cornerstone, and Day Three, targeting therapeutics for unmet medical needs. The business operates through three segments: Healthcare, Infusion Technology, and Real Estate. Operations are based in the United States and Israel.
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