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Weis MarketsWMK -0.11%68 ROA % is 4.49% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates WMK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Weis Markets ranks better than 60.13% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Weis Markets's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $91 Mil.
Weis Markets's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,036 Mil. Therefore, Weis Markets's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weis Markets's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WMK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37 Med: 5.49 Max: 6.85
Current: 4.83
During the past 13 years, Weis Markets's highest ROA % was 6.85%. The lowest was 4.37%. And the median was 5.49%.
WMK's ROA % is ranked better than 60.13% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.66
vs WMK: 4.83
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
Weis Markets ROA % Related Terms
Weis Markets ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Weis Markets'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Weis Markets'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.
Weis Markets ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Weis Markets's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weis Markets'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Weis Markets (WMK) has a ROA % of 4.49% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Weis Markets and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.49. Over the past decade, Weis Markets' ROA % has ranged from 4.37 to 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #124 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Weis Markets' ROA % too high?
Weis Markets' current ROA % of 4.49% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 6.85. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.66. Weis Markets' value of 4.49% is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #124 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Weis Markets has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weis Markets' ROA % compare to IMKTA and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #124 out of 311 companies for ROA %. This puts Weis Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.66. Weis Markets' value of 4.49% is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Weis Markets' own ROA % has ranged from 4.37 to 6.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 3.66, Weis Markets 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.66, based on 311 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. Weis Markets's current ROA % of 4.49% is 22.7% 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 Weis Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weis Markets's current ROA % is 4.49%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weis Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets (WMK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.80, compared to a current price of $70.96 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.49%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 22.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.66. Weis Markets' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Weis Markets (WMK), the current ROA % is 4.49% as of Jun. 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 Weis Markets (WMK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $70.96 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.80.
GuruFocus considers Weis Markets to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WMK:
ROA %: 4.49% (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.49)
GF Value™: $76.80 vs. price of $70.96 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#124 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weis Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in retailing food products in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The company's products mainly belong to the following categories: center-store goods, fresh goods, pharmacy services, fuel, and others. The center-store goods include groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, alcoholic beverages, and general merchandise items. The fresh goods include meats, seafood, floral, prepared foods, and bakery products. The company operates in a single segment, which is the retail segment. It derives revenues from customers through the retail sale of products including grocery, pharmacy and fuel from company owned supermarkets. The company derives all its revenue from sales within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
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