Wacker Chemie AGWKCMF 64 ROA % is 0.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks worse than 90.77% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wacker Chemie AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48 Mil.
Wacker Chemie AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,813 Mil. Therefore, Wacker Chemie AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WKCMF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.44 Med: 3.13 Max: 14.27
Current: -9.26
During the past 13 years, Wacker Chemie AG's highest ROA % was 14.27%. The lowest was -9.44%. And the median was 3.13%.
WKCMF's ROA % is ranked worse than 90.77% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs WKCMF: -9.26
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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.
Wacker Chemie AG ROA % Related Terms
Wacker Chemie AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie 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.
Wacker Chemie AG ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie 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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a ROA % of 0.49% 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1465 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's ROA % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current ROA % of 0.49% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.13. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 0.49% is 83.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1465 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1465 out of 1614 companies for ROA %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 0.49% is 83.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Wacker Chemie AG has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,614 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current ROA % of 0.49% is 83.1% below 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current ROA % is 0.49%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.12, compared to a current price of $110.11 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.49%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 83.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current ROA % is 0.49% 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.11 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.12.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
ROA %: 0.49% (84% below median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: $92.12 vs. price of $110.11 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.1% below the Chemicals median (#1465 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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