ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Vodafone Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2,452 Mil.
Vodafone Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €129,389 Mil. Therefore, Vodafone Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:VOD'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.48 Med: -0.14 Max: 7.85
Current: -0.31
During the past 13 years, Vodafone Group's highest ROA % was 7.85%. The lowest was -5.48%. And the median was -0.14%.
WBO:VOD's ROA % is ranked worse than 72.31% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs WBO:VOD: -0.31
Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Vodafone Group ROA % Related Terms
Vodafone Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Group'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Group'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.
Vodafone Group ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Group'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) has a ROA % of -1.90% 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #269 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Vodafone Group's ROA % too high?
Vodafone Group's current ROA % is -1.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #269 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #269 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Vodafone Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 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. 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Group's current ROA % is -1.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.18, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.90%. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD), the current ROA % is -1.90% 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 Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.30 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.18.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VOD:
ROA %: -1.90%
GF Value™: €11.18 vs. price of €12.30 (10% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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