National Bank of CanadaSTU:NBC +0.65%73 ROA % is 0.81% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates STU:NBC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, National Bank of Canada ranks worse than 62.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. National Bank of Canada's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €3,068 Mil.
National Bank of Canada's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €379,207 Mil. Therefore, National Bank of Canada's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank of Canada's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NBC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.82 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, National Bank of Canada's highest ROA % was 0.91%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 0.82%.
STU:NBC's ROA % is ranked worse than 62.52% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs STU:NBC: 0.80
National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) 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.
* 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 Banks - Diversified subindustry, National Bank of Canada'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.
National Bank of Canada ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Canada's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Canada'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.
National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) has a ROA % of 0.81% 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 National Bank of Canada and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, National Bank of Canada's ROA % has ranged from 0.53 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #956 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is National Bank of Canada's ROA % too high?
National Bank of Canada's current ROA % of 0.81% is near median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 0.91. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. National Bank of Canada's value of 0.81% is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #956 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Canada's ROA % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #956 out of 1529 companies for ROA %. This places National Bank of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. National Bank of Canada's value of 0.81% is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Canada's own ROA % has ranged from 0.53 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.98, National Bank of Canada 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,529 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. National Bank of Canada's current ROA % of 0.81% is 17.3% 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 National Bank of Canada and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Canada's current ROA % is 0.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.37, compared to a current price of €138.35 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 17.3% below the Banks industry median of 0.98. National Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC), the current ROA % is 0.81% 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 National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €138.35 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €93.37.
GuruFocus considers National Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:NBC:
ROA %: 0.81% (near median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: €93.37 vs. price of €138.35 (48.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Banks median (#956 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Bank of Canada is the sixth-largest bank in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management and capital markets services. The bank derives around 45% of its 2025 revenue from the province of Quebec, with additional operations in the rest of Canada and the United States. National Bank of Canada also owns ABA Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Cambodia.
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