STMicroelectronics NVSTMEF +2.17%72 ROA % is 0.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates STMEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, STMicroelectronics NV ranks worse than 59.63% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. STMicroelectronics NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $148 Mil.
STMicroelectronics NV's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,965 Mil. Therefore, STMicroelectronics NV's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STMicroelectronics NV's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STMEF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 8.89 Max: 22.92
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, STMicroelectronics NV's highest ROA % was 22.92%. The lowest was 0.57%. And the median was 8.89%.
STMEF's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.63% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs STMEF: 0.57
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.
* 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 Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics NV'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.
STMicroelectronics NV ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STMicroelectronics NV'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.
STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF) has a ROA % of 0.59% 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 STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 8.89. Over the past decade, STMicroelectronics NV's ROA % has ranged from 0.57 to 22.92. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #613 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's ROA % too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current ROA % of 0.59% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 8.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 22.92. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.45. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 0.59% is 75.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #613 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's ROA % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #613 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places STMicroelectronics NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.45. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 0.59% is 75.9% below this benchmark. Historically, STMicroelectronics NV's own ROA % has ranged from 0.57 to 22.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 2.45, STMicroelectronics NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.45, based on 1,028 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current ROA % of 0.59% is 75.9% 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 STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STMicroelectronics NV's current ROA % is 0.59%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 8.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.07, compared to a current price of $73.66 — trading 145% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.59%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 75.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 2.45. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF), the current ROA % is 0.59% 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.66 is trading 145% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.07.
GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STMEF:
ROA %: 0.59% (93% below median its 10-year median of 8.89)
GF Value™: $30.07 vs. price of $73.66 (145% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% below the Semiconductors median (#613 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STMEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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