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Acorn EnergyACFN +1.93%62 ROA % is 8.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3448% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates ACFN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, Acorn Energy ranks better than 91.36% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Acorn Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.18 Mil.
Acorn Energy's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.26 Mil. Therefore, Acorn Energy's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acorn Energy's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ACFN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.45 Med: 0.25 Max: 78.45
Current: 11.9
During the past 13 years, Acorn Energy's highest ROA % was 78.45%. The lowest was -30.45%. And the median was 0.25%.
ACFN's ROA % is ranked better than 91.36% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs ACFN: 11.90
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.
Acorn Energy ROA % Related Terms
Acorn Energy ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a ROA % of 8.87% 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. This is 3448% above median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #216 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Acorn Energy's ROA % too high?
Acorn Energy's current ROA % of 8.87% is 3448% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.32. Acorn Energy's value of 8.87% is 282.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #216 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's ROA % compare to MIND and LGL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #216 out of 2501 companies for ROA %. This places Acorn Energy in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.32. Acorn Energy's value of 8.87% is 282.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Acorn Energy 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 2.32, based on 2,501 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. Acorn Energy's current ROA % of 8.87% is 282.3% 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current ROA % is 8.87%, which is 3448% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.26, compared to a current price of $18.50 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.87%, which is 3448% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 282.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.32. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current ROA % is 8.87% 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.50 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.26.
GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACFN:
ROA %: 8.87% (3448% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $13.26 vs. price of $18.50 (39.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 282.3% above the Hardware median (#216 of 2501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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