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.
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners ROA % Related Terms
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners'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.
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
* 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.
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners (VLTLF) has a ROA % of -34.25% 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 LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners ranks #2304 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners' ROA % too high?
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners' current ROA % is -34.25%. Based on the distribution chart, LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners ranks #2304 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners ranks #2304 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners in the lower 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 LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners and its competitors. LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners's current ROA % is -34.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners stock overvalued right now?
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners (VLTLF) has a current ROA % of -34.25%. The current ROA % is -34.25%. LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 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 LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners (VLTLF), the current ROA % is -34.25% 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.
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Business Description
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc is a lithium development and technology company focused on becoming a commercial producer of lithium carbonate from oilfield brine. The company processes existing oilfield brine production utilizing its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology to extract lithium and convert the lithium chloride eluate into lithium carbonate. Its operations and activities currently include the build-out of its operations in the Permian basin in Texas. The company has one reportable operating segment: lithium production and extraction in the United States of America.
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