Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR) ROA %: 3.12% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Lithium Argentina AG ROA %?

Lithium Argentina AG TSX:LAR -3.16% 30 ROA % is 3.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:LAR with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Argentina AG ranks better than 66.3% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lithium Argentina AG's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$48.54 Mil. Lithium Argentina AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,553.93 Mil. Therefore, Lithium Argentina AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.12%.

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

TSX:LAR' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.21   Med: -8.6   Max: 123.62
Current: -5.28

During the past 13 years, Lithium Argentina AG's highest ROA % was 123.62%. The lowest was -40.21%. And the median was -8.60%.

TSX:LAR's ROA % is ranked better than
66.3% of 2665 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.72 vs TSX:LAR: -5.28

Lithium Argentina AG  (TSX:LAR) 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
=48.54/1553.926
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(48.54 / 0)*(0 / 1553.926)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=N/A %*0
=3.12 %

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.


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Lithium Argentina AG ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lithium Argentina AG'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.

Lithium Argentina AG ROA % Chart

Lithium Argentina AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.73 -10.47 123.62 -1.43 -6.65

Lithium Argentina AG 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 -2.56 -1.40 -23.36 0.10 3.12

Lithium Argentina AG ROA % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Argentina AG'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.


Lithium Argentina AG ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Argentina AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lithium Argentina AG's ROA % falls into.


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Lithium Argentina AG ROA % Calculation

Lithium Argentina AG'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 )
=-104.082/( (1611.653+1517.147)/ 2 )
=-104.082/1564.4
=-6.65 %

Lithium Argentina AG'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 )
=48.54/( (1517.147+1590.705)/ 2 )
=48.54/1553.926
=3.12 %

* 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 3.12% mean?
Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR) has a ROA % of 3.12% 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 Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #898 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Lithium Argentina AG's ROA % too high?
Lithium Argentina AG's current ROA % is 3.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #898 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lithium Argentina AG has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Argentina AG's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #898 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This puts Lithium Argentina AG in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. Lithium Argentina AG's current ROA % is 3.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Argentina AG stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR) has a current ROA % of 3.12%. The current ROA % is 3.12%. Lithium Argentina AG's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR), the current ROA % is 3.12% 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.

Lithium Argentina AG Business Description

Other Exchanges LAR:USAZV5:Germany
Address Dammstrasse 19, Zug, CHE, 6300
Lithium Argentina AG is a Swiss-domiciled resource company focused on advancing lithium projects. Its project portfolio comprises its ownership interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz property in Jujuy, Argentina; the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project; and the Sal de la Puna project, PPG, in Salta, Argentina. Additionally, the company owns the Salar de Antofalla (Antofalla Project) in the Province of Catamarca, Argentina. It is focused on the operations at Cauchari-Olaroz and advancing the development of its lithium growth pipeline in Argentina.
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