Cameco (TSX:CCO) ROA %: 5.13% (As of Mar. 2026) — 393% Above Median


TSX:CCO Cameco Corp TSX:CCO
86 GF Score
Price C$147.97
GF Value C$94.18
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! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cameco ROA %?

Cameco TSX:CCO +0.77% 86 ROA % is 5.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 393% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates TSX:CCO with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$94.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 184 Other Energy Sources companies, Cameco ranks better than 82.61% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cameco's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$523 Mil. Cameco's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$10,203 Mil. Therefore, Cameco's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.13%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cameco's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CCO' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.56   Med: 1.04   Max: 6.62
Current: 6.62

During the past 13 years, Cameco's highest ROA % was 6.62%. The lowest was -2.56%. And the median was 1.04%.

TSX:CCO's ROA % is ranked better than
82.61% of 184 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.505 vs TSX:CCO: 6.62

Cameco  (TSX:CCO) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=523.004/10203.384
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(523.004 / 3381.46)*(3381.46 / 10203.384)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=15.47 %*0.3314
=5.13 %

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.


Cameco ROA % Related Terms


Cameco ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cameco'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.

Cameco ROA % Chart

Cameco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.36 1.11 3.89 1.73 5.84

Cameco Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.89 13.54 -0.01 7.95 5.13

TSX:CCO vs UEC, LEU: ROA % Comparison

For the Uranium subindustry, Cameco'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.


Cameco ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Cameco's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cameco's ROA % falls into.


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Cameco ROA % Calculation

Cameco's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=589.577/( (9907.007+10301.282)/ 2 )
=589.577/10104.1445
=5.84 %

Cameco's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=523.004/( (10301.282+10105.486)/ 2 )
=523.004/10203.384
=5.13 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 5.13% mean?
Cameco (TSX:CCO) has a ROA % of 5.13% 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 Cameco and its competitors. This is 393% above median its historical median of 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Cameco ranks #32 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Cameco's ROA % too high?
Cameco's current ROA % of 5.13% is 393% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Based on the distribution chart, Cameco ranks #32 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cameco has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cameco's ROA % compare to UEC and LEU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Cameco ranks #32 out of 184 companies for ROA %. This places Cameco in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROA % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. 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 Cameco and its competitors. Cameco's current ROA % is 5.13%, which is 393% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cameco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameco (TSX:CCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$94.18, compared to a current price of C$147.97 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.13%, which is 393% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Cameco's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Cameco (TSX:CCO), the current ROA % is 5.13% 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 Cameco (TSX:CCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$147.97 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$94.18. GuruFocus considers Cameco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CCO:

  • ROA %: 5.13% (393% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: C$94.18 vs. price of C$147.97 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cameco Business Description

Address 11th Street West, Suite 2121, Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7M 1J3
Cameco Corp is a provider of uranium needed to generate clean, reliable baseload electricity around the globe and is one of those uranium producers. It has three reportable segments: Uranium, Fuel Services, and Westinghouse, deriving maximum revenue from the Westinghouse segment. The Uranium segment involves the exploration for, mining, milling, purchase, and sale of uranium concentrate, while the Fuel Services segment involves the refining, conversion, and fabrication of uranium concentrate and the purchase and sale of conversion services. Westinghouse Electric Company provides products and services to nuclear reactors, including outage and maintenance services, engineering support, instrumentation and controls equipment, plant modification, and components and parts.
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