Atlas Copco ABATLPF 88 ROA % is 11.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates ATLPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, Atlas Copco AB ranks better than 92.89% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Atlas Copco AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,687 Mil.
Atlas Copco AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,464 Mil. Therefore, Atlas Copco AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atlas Copco AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ATLPF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.9 Med: 14.85 Max: 93.96
Current: 12.74
During the past 13 years, Atlas Copco AB's highest ROA % was 93.96%. The lowest was 10.90%. And the median was 14.85%.
ATLPF's ROA % is ranked better than 92.89% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs ATLPF: 12.74
Atlas Copco AB (OTCPK:ATLPF) 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.
Atlas Copco AB ROA % Related Terms
Atlas Copco AB ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atlas Copco AB'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atlas Copco AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) has a ROA % of 11.96% 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 Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 14.85. Over the past decade, Atlas Copco AB's ROA % has ranged from 10.90 to 93.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #219 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Atlas Copco AB's ROA % too high?
Atlas Copco AB's current ROA % of 11.96% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 14.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.90 to a high of 93.96. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Atlas Copco AB's value of 11.96% is 290.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #219 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Copco AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Copco AB's ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #219 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Atlas Copco AB in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Atlas Copco AB's value of 11.96% is 290.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Atlas Copco AB's own ROA % has ranged from 10.90 to 93.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Atlas Copco AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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. Atlas Copco AB's current ROA % of 11.96% is 290.8% 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 Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlas Copco AB's current ROA % is 11.96%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Copco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.37, compared to a current price of $20.57 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.96%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 290.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. Atlas Copco AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF), the current ROA % is 11.96% 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 Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.57 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.37.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Copco AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLPF:
ROA %: 11.96% (19% below median its 10-year median of 14.85)
GF Value™: $17.37 vs. price of $20.57 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.8% above the Industrial Products median (#219 of 3081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Copco is a 140-year-old Swedish company that pioneered air compression technology and remains a leading air compressor manufacturer. Atlas Copco is also a leading manufacturer of vacuum pump equipment, industrial power tools, and portable power and air compression equipment. The company's operations match the geographic breadth of its customers, with a presence in 180 countries. Atlas Copco's revenue is derived from three sources: initial equipment sales, spare parts, and maintenance.
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