ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$9,828 Mil.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$1,146,569 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.86%.
TSX:CM's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.23% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs TSX:CM: 0.88
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) 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.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ROA % Related Terms
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ROA % Historical 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.
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce'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.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce'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.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) has a ROA % of 0.86% 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's ROA % has ranged from 0.52 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #875 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's ROA % too high?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current ROA % of 0.86% is near median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.91. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's value of 0.86% is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #875 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's ROA % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #875 out of 1529 companies for ROA %. This places Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's value of 0.86% is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's own ROA % has ranged from 0.52 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 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. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current ROA % of 0.86% is 12.2% 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 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. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current ROA % is 0.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$107.07, compared to a current price of C$163.15 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 12.2% below the Banks industry median of 0.98. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM), the current ROA % is 0.86% 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$163.15 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$107.07.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CM:
ROA %: 0.86% (near median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: C$107.07 vs. price of C$163.15 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Banks median (#875 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Business Description
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is Canada's fifth-largest bank with over CAD 1.1 trillion in assets at the end of fiscal 2025. It operates four business segments: Canadian retail and business banking, Canadian commercial banking and wealth management, US commercial banking and wealth management, and capital markets. It serves approximately 14 million personal banking and business customers, primarily in Canada and the US.
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