voestalpine AGVLPNY -8.49%62 ROA % is 4.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates VLPNY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks better than 56.27% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. voestalpine AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $786 Mil.
voestalpine AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,161 Mil. Therefore, voestalpine AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for voestalpine AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
VLPNY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.36 Med: 2.75 Max: 8.16
Current: 2.73
During the past 13 years, voestalpine AG's highest ROA % was 8.16%. The lowest was -1.36%. And the median was 2.75%.
VLPNY's ROA % is ranked better than 56.27% of 638
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs VLPNY: 2.73
voestalpine AG (OTCPK:VLPNY) 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.
voestalpine AG ROA % Related Terms
voestalpine AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for voestalpine 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.
For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine 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.
voestalpine AG ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG (VLPNY) has a ROA % of 4.33% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #279 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is voestalpine AG's ROA % too high?
voestalpine AG's current ROA % of 4.33% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.75. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.93. voestalpine AG's value of 4.33% is 124.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #279 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #279 out of 638 companies for ROA %. This puts voestalpine AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. voestalpine AG's value of 4.33% is 124.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 1.93, voestalpine AG 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.93, based on 638 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. voestalpine AG's current ROA % of 4.33% is 124.4% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current ROA % is 4.33%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (VLPNY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.27, compared to a current price of $9.70 — trading 84.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.33%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 124.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.93. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY), the current ROA % is 4.33% 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.70 is trading 84.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.27.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLPNY:
ROA %: 4.33% (57% above median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: $5.27 vs. price of $9.70 (84.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.4% above the Steel median (#279 of 638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLPNY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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