Waterstone FinancialWSBF -0.05%56 ROA % is 1.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates WSBF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, Waterstone Financial ranks better than 70.62% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Waterstone Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.0 Mil.
Waterstone Financial's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,255.4 Mil. Therefore, Waterstone Financial's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waterstone Financial's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WSBF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.44 Max: 3.88
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Waterstone Financial's highest ROA % was 3.88%. The lowest was 0.44%. And the median was 1.44%.
WSBF's ROA % is ranked better than 70.62% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs WSBF: 1.31
Waterstone Financial (NAS:WSBF) 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.
* 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Waterstone Financial'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.
Waterstone Financial ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Waterstone Financial's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waterstone Financial'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.
Waterstone Financial (WSBF) has a ROA % of 1.06% 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 Waterstone Financial and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Waterstone Financial's ROA % has ranged from 0.44 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #449 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Waterstone Financial's ROA % too high?
Waterstone Financial's current ROA % of 1.06% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 3.88. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Waterstone Financial's value of 1.06% is 8.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #449 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waterstone Financial has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterstone Financial's ROA % compare to BFCC and NECB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Waterstone Financial ranks #449 out of 1528 companies for ROA %. This puts Waterstone Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Waterstone Financial's value of 1.06% is 8.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Waterstone Financial's own ROA % has ranged from 0.44 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Waterstone Financial 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,528 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. Waterstone Financial's current ROA % of 1.06% is 8.2% 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 Waterstone Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waterstone Financial's current ROA % is 1.06%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterstone Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterstone Financial (WSBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.86, compared to a current price of $19.78 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.06%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 8.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. Waterstone Financial's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Waterstone Financial (WSBF), the current ROA % is 1.06% 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 Waterstone Financial (WSBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterstone Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.78 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.86.
GuruFocus considers Waterstone Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WSBF:
ROA %: 1.06% (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: $16.86 vs. price of $19.78 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% above the Banks median (#449 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waterstone Financial Inc is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates in two reportable segments: Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking segment provides consumer and business banking products and services to customers, which include various types of loans, deposits, and personal investment services. The Mortgage Banking segment involves residential mortgage loans for the primary purpose of sale in the secondary market. The majority of its revenue comes from the Community Banking segment.
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