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DatatecDTTLY -8.42%54 ROA % is 1.84% as of Feb. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates DTTLY with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.73. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,890 Software companies, Datatec ranks better than 51.59% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Datatec's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $83 Mil.
Datatec's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $4,530 Mil. Therefore, Datatec's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Datatec's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DTTLY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 1.24 Max: 2.6
Current: 2.06
During the past 13 years, Datatec's highest ROA % was 2.60%. The lowest was 0.08%. And the median was 1.24%.
DTTLY's ROA % is ranked better than 51.59% of 2890
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.705
vs DTTLY: 2.06
Datatec (OTCPK:DTTLY) 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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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.
Datatec ROA % Related Terms
Datatec ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datatec'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Datatec'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.
Datatec ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Datatec's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datatec'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 two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Datatec (DTTLY) has a ROA % of 1.84% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Datatec and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Datatec's ROA % has ranged from 0.08 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Datatec ranks #1399 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Datatec's ROA % too high?
Datatec's current ROA % of 1.84% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.60. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.71. Datatec's value of 1.84% is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datatec ranks #1399 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datatec has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datatec's ROA % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Datatec ranks #1399 out of 2890 companies for ROA %. This puts Datatec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.71. Datatec's value of 1.84% is 7.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Datatec's own ROA % has ranged from 0.08 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Datatec 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.71, based on 2,890 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. Datatec's current ROA % of 1.84% is 7.9% 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 Datatec and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datatec's current ROA % is 1.84%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datatec stock overvalued right now?
Datatec (DTTLY) has a current ROA % of 1.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $9.03 — trading 142.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.84%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 7.9% above the Software industry median of 1.71. Datatec's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Datatec (DTTLY), the current ROA % is 1.84% as of Feb. 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 Datatec (DTTLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datatec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.03 is trading 142.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.
Key valuation signals for DTTLY:
ROA %: 1.84% (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $9.03 (142.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% above the Software median (#1399 of 2890)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DTTLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datatec Ltd is an international ICT solutions and services group operating in more than 50 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The Group's service offering spans the technology distribution and integration sectors of the ICT market. Its principal activities include Westcon International, which generates the majority of revenue and operates as a value-added technology distributor of cyber security, network infrastructure, unified collaboration products, data centre solutions, channel support services, and financing and leasing solutions for ICT customers, and Logicalis International and Logicalis Latin America, which provide digital services. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from Europe.
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