Axcelis TechnologiesACLS -1.32%85 ROA % is 2.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates ACLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, Axcelis Technologies ranks better than 73.44% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Axcelis Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.9 Mil.
Axcelis Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,367.9 Mil. Therefore, Axcelis Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axcelis Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ACLS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 11.6 Max: 32.12
Current: 7.47
During the past 13 years, Axcelis Technologies's highest ROA % was 32.12%. The lowest was 3.11%. And the median was 11.60%.
ACLS's ROA % is ranked better than 73.44% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs ACLS: 7.47
Axcelis Technologies (NAS:ACLS) 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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis 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.
Axcelis Technologies ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) has a ROA % of 2.69% 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 Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Axcelis Technologies' ROA % has ranged from 3.11 to 32.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #273 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' ROA % too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current ROA % of 2.69% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 32.12. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.45. Axcelis Technologies' value of 2.69% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #273 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axcelis Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axcelis Technologies' ROA % compare to IPGP and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #273 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This puts Axcelis Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.45. Axcelis Technologies' value of 2.69% is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Axcelis Technologies' own ROA % has ranged from 3.11 to 32.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Axcelis 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.45, based on 1,028 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. Axcelis Technologies's current ROA % of 2.69% is 9.8% 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 Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axcelis Technologies's current ROA % is 2.69%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axcelis Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.50, compared to a current price of $168.91 — trading 93% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.69%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 9.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.45. Axcelis Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), the current ROA % is 2.69% 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 Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $168.91 is trading 93% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.50.
GuruFocus considers Axcelis Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACLS:
ROA %: 2.69% (77% below median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: $87.50 vs. price of $168.91 (93% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Semiconductors median (#273 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axcelis Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. In addition to equipment, the company provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Geographically, the group has a business presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Asia Pacific.
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