ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,569 Mil.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22,404 Mil. Therefore, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex Pharmaceuticals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:VRTX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.15 Med: 17.06 Max: 42.83
Current: 17.51
During the past 13 years, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's highest ROA % was 42.83%. The lowest was -4.15%. And the median was 17.06%.
WBO:VRTX's ROA % is ranked better than 95.22% of 1423
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -33.07
vs WBO:VRTX: 17.51
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.
* 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 Biotechnology subindustry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) has a ROA % of 15.93% 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #68 out of 1423 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' ROA % too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current ROA % of 15.93% is near median its 10-year median of 17.06. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #68 out of 1423 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' ROA % compare to REGN and ALNY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #68 out of 1423 companies for ROA %. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current ROA % is 15.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €439.78, compared to a current price of €410.10 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.06. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX), the current ROA % is 15.93% 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €410.10 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €439.78.
GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VRTX:
ROA %: 15.93% (near median its 10-year median of 17.06)
GF Value™: €439.78 vs. price of €410.10 (6.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VRTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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