Saab ABSAABF +0.60%83 ROA % is 4.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates SAABF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Saab AB ranks better than 71.35% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Saab AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $617 Mil.
Saab AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13,388 Mil. Therefore, Saab AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saab AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAABF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78 Med: 3.31 Max: 5.73
Current: 5.73
During the past 13 years, Saab AB's highest ROA % was 5.73%. The lowest was 1.78%. And the median was 3.31%.
SAABF's ROA % is ranked better than 71.35% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs SAABF: 5.73
Saab AB (OTCPK:SAABF) 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.
Saab AB ROA % Related Terms
Saab AB ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saab AB'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Saab AB'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.
Saab AB ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Saab AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saab AB'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.
Saab AB (SAABF) has a ROA % of 4.61% 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 Saab AB and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Saab AB's ROA % has ranged from 1.78 to 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #102 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Saab AB's ROA % too high?
Saab AB's current ROA % of 4.61% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 5.73. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.48. Saab AB's value of 4.61% is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #102 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saab AB has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saab AB's ROA % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #102 out of 356 companies for ROA %. This puts Saab AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.48. Saab AB's value of 4.61% is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saab AB's own ROA % has ranged from 1.78 to 5.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.48, Saab AB 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.48, based on 356 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. Saab AB's current ROA % of 4.61% is 85.9% 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 Saab AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saab AB's current ROA % is 4.61%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB (SAABF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.73, compared to a current price of $50.50 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.61%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 85.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.48. Saab AB's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saab AB (SAABF), the current ROA % is 4.61% 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 Saab AB (SAABF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.50 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.73.
GuruFocus considers Saab AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAABF:
ROA %: 4.61% (39% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
GF Value™: $39.73 vs. price of $50.50 (27.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#102 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAABF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saab supplies products and services for military, defense, and civil security. The company operates in four segments: aeronautics, dynamics, surveillance, and Kockums. Aeronautics involves the manufacturing and support of defense and commercial aerial systems. Dynamics produces combat weapons and defense training and management systems. Surveillance supplies security services, and creates traffic management technology and aviation parts. Kockums offers solutions for naval missions. Over three fourths of Saab's sales are from the defense sector. The company sells to multiple geographic regions, but over half of its sales come from Europe.
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