Payton Planar MagneticsCHIX:PAYB 79 ROA % is 5.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 15.14. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,502 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 88.41% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Payton Planar Magnetics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.84 Mil.
Payton Planar Magnetics's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €82.07 Mil. Therefore, Payton Planar Magnetics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Payton Planar Magnetics's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PAYb'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.07 Med: 15.14 Max: 22.87
Current: 10.25
During the past 13 years, Payton Planar Magnetics's highest ROA % was 22.87%. The lowest was 10.07%. And the median was 15.14%.
CHIX:PAYb's ROA % is ranked better than 88.41% of 2502
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.265
vs CHIX:PAYb: 10.25
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 Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) has a ROA % of 5.90% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 15.14. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' ROA % has ranged from 10.07 to 22.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #290 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' ROA % too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current ROA % of 5.90% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 15.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.07 to a high of 22.87. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 5.90% is 160.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #290 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #290 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 5.90% is 160.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own ROA % has ranged from 10.07 to 22.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.14 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 2.27, based on 2,502 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current ROA % of 5.90% is 160.5% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Payton Planar Magnetics's current ROA % is 5.90%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 15.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.04, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.90%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 15.14 and 160.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB), the current ROA % is 5.90% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.04.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYB:
ROA %: 5.90% (61% below median its 10-year median of 15.14)
GF Value™: €7.04 vs. price of €9.75 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.5% above the Hardware median (#290 of 2502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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