Alpha Pro TechSTU:APL +2.08%70 ROA % is 3.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 7.91. GuruFocus rates STU:APL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,776 Construction companies, Alpha Pro Tech ranks better than 65.82% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Alpha Pro Tech's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.43 Mil.
Alpha Pro Tech's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €63.22 Mil. Therefore, Alpha Pro Tech's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Pro Tech's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:APL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 7.91 Max: 50.37
Current: 4.94
During the past 13 years, Alpha Pro Tech's highest ROA % was 50.37%. The lowest was 4.78%. And the median was 7.91%.
STU:APL's ROA % is ranked better than 65.82% of 1776
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs STU:APL: 4.94
Alpha Pro Tech (STU:APL) 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.
Alpha Pro Tech ROA % Related Terms
Alpha Pro Tech ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpha Pro Tech'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Alpha Pro Tech'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.
Alpha Pro Tech ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Alpha Pro Tech's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Pro Tech'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.
Alpha Pro Tech (STU:APL) has a ROA % of 3.84% 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 Alpha Pro Tech and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.91. Over the past decade, Alpha Pro Tech's ROA % has ranged from 4.78 to 50.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Pro Tech ranks #607 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Alpha Pro Tech's ROA % too high?
Alpha Pro Tech's current ROA % of 3.84% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 50.37. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. Alpha Pro Tech's value of 3.84% is 37.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Pro Tech ranks #607 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpha Pro Tech has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Pro Tech's ROA % compare to INVE and SNTL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Alpha Pro Tech ranks #607 out of 1776 companies for ROA %. This puts Alpha Pro Tech in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. Alpha Pro Tech's value of 3.84% is 37.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Alpha Pro Tech's own ROA % has ranged from 4.78 to 50.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.91 vs. the industry median of 2.79, Alpha Pro Tech 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 a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,776 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. Alpha Pro Tech's current ROA % of 3.84% is 37.6% 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 Alpha Pro Tech and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Pro Tech's current ROA % is 3.84%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Pro Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Pro Tech (STU:APL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.71, compared to a current price of €4.90 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.84%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.91 and 37.6% above the Construction industry median of 2.79. Alpha Pro Tech's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Alpha Pro Tech (STU:APL), the current ROA % is 3.84% 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 Alpha Pro Tech (STU:APL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Pro Tech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.90 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.71.
GuruFocus considers Alpha Pro Tech to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:APL:
ROA %: 3.84% (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.91)
GF Value™: €4.71 vs. price of €4.90 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% above the Construction median (#607 of 1776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:APL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpha Pro Tech Ltd is in the business of protecting people, products, and environments. It is developing, manufacturing, and marketing a line of disposable protective apparel and infection control products for the cleanroom, industrial, pharmaceutical, medical, and dental markets. It also manufactures a line of building supply construction weatherization products that are sold under the Alpha Pro Tech brand name. The Company operates through two business segments: Building Supply and Disposable Protective Apparel. Key revenue is generated from Building Supply, consisting of a line of construction supply weatherization products. The construction supply weatherization products consist of housewrap and synthetic roof underlayment, and synthetic roof underlayment accessories.
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