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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Acacia Research's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.2 Mil.
Acacia Research's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $773.7 Mil. Therefore, Acacia Research's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.43 Med: -1.18 Max: 29.95
Current: -1.94
During the past 13 years, Acacia Research's highest ROA % was 29.95%. The lowest was -39.43%. And the median was -1.18%.
ACTG's ROA % is ranked worse than 79.39% of 3086
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.285
vs ACTG: -1.94
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.
Acacia Research ROA % Related Terms
Acacia Research ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a ROA % of 0.02% 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #2450 out of 3086 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Acacia Research's ROA % too high?
Acacia Research's current ROA % is 0.02%. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.29. Acacia Research's value of 0.02% is 99.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #2450 out of 3086 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's ROA % compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #2450 out of 3086 companies for ROA %. This places Acacia Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Acacia Research's value of 0.02% is 99.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.29, based on 3,086 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. Acacia Research's current ROA % of 0.02% is 99.4% 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current ROA % is 0.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.02% and 99.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.29. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Acacia Research (ACTG), the current ROA % is 0.02% 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
ROA %: 0.02%
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% below the Industrial Products median (#2450 of 3086)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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