ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. American Tower's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,974 Mil.
American Tower's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €54,331 Mil. Therefore, American Tower's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Tower's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:AMTG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.23 Med: 3.75 Max: 4.98
Current: 4.59
During the past 13 years, American Tower's highest ROA % was 4.98%. The lowest was 2.23%. And the median was 3.75%.
WBO:AMTG's ROA % is ranked better than 63.22% of 938
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.22
vs WBO:AMTG: 4.59
American Tower (WBO:AMTG) 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.
American Tower ROA % Related Terms
American Tower ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Tower'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 REIT - Specialty subindustry, American Tower'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.
American Tower ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Tower's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Tower'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.
American Tower (WBO:AMTG) has a ROA % of 5.47% 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 American Tower and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, American Tower's ROA % has ranged from 2.23 to 4.98. According to the industry distribution chart, American Tower ranks #345 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is American Tower's ROA % too high?
American Tower's current ROA % of 5.47% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 4.98. The REITs industry median ROA % is 3.22. American Tower's value of 5.47% is 69.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Tower ranks #345 out of 938 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Tower has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Tower's ROA % compare to EQIX and DLR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Tower ranks #345 out of 938 companies for ROA %. This puts American Tower in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.22. American Tower's value of 5.47% is 69.9% above this benchmark. Historically, American Tower's own ROA % has ranged from 2.23 to 4.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 3.22, American Tower 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 REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.22, based on 938 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. American Tower's current ROA % of 5.47% is 69.9% 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 American Tower and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Tower's current ROA % is 5.47%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Tower stock overvalued right now?
American Tower (WBO:AMTG) has a current ROA % of 5.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is €182.42, compared to a current price of €154.65 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.47%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 69.9% above the REITs industry median of 3.22. American Tower's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 American Tower (WBO:AMTG), the current ROA % is 5.47% 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 American Tower (WBO:AMTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €154.65 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €182.42.
Key valuation signals for WBO:AMTG:
ROA %: 5.47% (46% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: €182.42 vs. price of €154.65 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% above the REITs median (#345 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:AMTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Tower owns and operates about 150,000 wireless towers throughout the US, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 30 data centers in 11 US markets through its CoreSite segment. The company's customer base in the tower business is very concentrated, with most revenue in each market generated by the top three or four mobile carriers. The company operates 42,000 towers in the US, which accounted for about half of total revenue in 2025. Outside the US, American Tower operates about 47,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 33,000 towers in Europe, and 28,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as a REIT.
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