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Autoscope TechnologiesAATC +0.88%70 ROA % is 28.89% as of Jun. 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 12.81. GuruFocus rates AATC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,490 Hardware companies, Autoscope Technologies ranks better than 89.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Autoscope Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.37 Mil.
Autoscope Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.67 Mil. Therefore, Autoscope Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 28.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autoscope Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
AATC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 12.81 Max: 42.83
Current: 11.73
During the past 13 years, Autoscope Technologies's highest ROA % was 42.83%. The lowest was 5.24%. And the median was 12.81%.
AATC's ROA % is ranked better than 89.12% of 2490
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs AATC: 11.73
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.
* 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Autoscope Technologies'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.
Autoscope Technologies ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Autoscope Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autoscope Technologies'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.
Autoscope Technologies (AATC) has a ROA % of 28.89% 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 Autoscope Technologies and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 12.81. Over the past decade, Autoscope Technologies' ROA % has ranged from 5.24 to 42.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #271 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Autoscope Technologies' ROA % too high?
Autoscope Technologies' current ROA % of 28.89% is 126% above median its 10-year median of 12.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 42.83. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.77. Autoscope Technologies' value of 28.89% is 943% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #271 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autoscope Technologies has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autoscope Technologies' ROA % compare to TRCK and MIND?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #271 out of 2490 companies for ROA %. This places Autoscope Technologies in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.77. Autoscope Technologies' value of 28.89% is 943% above this benchmark. Historically, Autoscope Technologies' own ROA % has ranged from 5.24 to 42.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.81 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Autoscope Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.77, based on 2,490 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. Autoscope Technologies's current ROA % of 28.89% is 943% 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 Autoscope Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autoscope Technologies's current ROA % is 28.89%, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 12.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autoscope Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoscope Technologies (AATC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.12, compared to a current price of $5.71 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 28.89%, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 12.81 and 943% above the Hardware industry median of 2.77. Autoscope Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Autoscope Technologies (AATC), the current ROA % is 28.89% 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 Autoscope Technologies (AATC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoscope Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.71 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.12.
GuruFocus considers Autoscope Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AATC:
ROA %: 28.89% (126% above median its 10-year median of 12.81)
GF Value™: $5.12 vs. price of $5.71 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 943% above the Hardware median (#271 of 2490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AATC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Autoscope Technologies Corp is engaged in improving safety and efficiency for cities and highways by developing and delivering above-ground detection technology, applications, and solutions. It provides Intelligent Transportation Systems professionals with precise and accurate information, including real-time reaction capabilities and in-depth analytics to make confident and proactive decisions.
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