ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Rivian Automotive's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,664 Mil.
Rivian Automotive's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14,549 Mil. Therefore, Rivian Automotive's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rivian Automotive's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
RIVN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.86 Med: -29.5 Max: -16.18
Current: -23.32
During the past 7 years, Rivian Automotive's highest ROA % was -16.18%. The lowest was -34.86%. And the median was -29.50%.
RIVN's ROA % is ranked worse than 95.88% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs RIVN: -23.32
Rivian Automotive (NAS:RIVN) 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.
Rivian Automotive ROA % Related Terms
Rivian Automotive ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rivian Automotive'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Rivian Automotive'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.
Rivian Automotive ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive'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.
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a ROA % of -11.44% 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1281 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Rivian Automotive's ROA % too high?
Rivian Automotive's current ROA % is -11.44%. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1281 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rivian Automotive has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rivian Automotive's ROA % compare to XPEV and LI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1281 out of 1336 companies for ROA %. This places Rivian Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,336 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rivian Automotive's current ROA % is -11.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rivian Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.45, compared to a current price of $14.64 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -11.44%. Rivian Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current ROA % is -11.44% 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.64 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.45.
GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RIVN:
ROA %: -11.44%
GF Value™: $14.45 vs. price of $14.64 (1.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rivian is a battery electric vehicle automaker that sells its vehicles in the US and Canada. The company also develops electronic control units and related software for autos in a joint venture with Volkswagen. Rivian has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a luxury truck and full-size SUV and a delivery van. The company plans to begin selling a midsize SUV in 2026. Total deliveries were over 42,000 in 2025. Rivian is also developing autonomous driving software to be used in its vehicles and for robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network.
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