XMAD:CAF's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.26% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs XMAD:CAF: 2.71
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (XMAD:CAF) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ROA % Related Terms
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ROA % Historical 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.
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ROA % Chart
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Annual Data
* 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.
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ROA % vs Transportation Industry
* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (XMAD:CAF) has a ROA % of 2.66% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' ROA % has ranged from 0.21 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks #571 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' ROA % too high?
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' current ROA % of 2.66% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.72. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' value of 2.66% is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks #571 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' ROA % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks #571 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' value of 2.66% is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' own ROA % has ranged from 0.21 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 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. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's current ROA % of 2.66% is 22.9% 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's current ROA % is 2.66%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (XMAD:CAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.73, compared to a current price of €63.20 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.66%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 22.9% below the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (XMAD:CAF), the current ROA % is 2.66% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (XMAD:CAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €63.20 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.73.
GuruFocus considers Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:CAF:
ROA %: 2.66% (108% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: €42.73 vs. price of €63.20 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Transportation median (#571 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:CAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Business Description
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA is a Spain-based company that offers comprehensive railway solutions. The company's train-related products comprise high-speed rolling stock, wheelsets, traction and communication systems, signaling systems, and related services including vehicle maintenance, vehicle upgrading and refurbishment, and aftersales technical supports. In addition to supplying train-related products, the company also helps customers conduct viability studies, civil work, electrification projects, and system operation. The company operates under concession or turnkey models. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles has a global presence, with Europe and Brazil being the two largest markets.
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