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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Datavault AI's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-212.52 Mil.
Datavault AI's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $262.41 Mil. Therefore, Datavault AI's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -80.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Datavault AI's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DVLT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2137.67 Med: -196.89 Max: -42.09
Current: -69.65
During the past 10 years, Datavault AI's highest ROA % was -42.09%. The lowest was -2137.67%. And the median was -196.89%.
DVLT's ROA % is ranked worse than 91.88% of 2895
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs DVLT: -69.65
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.
Datavault AI ROA % Related Terms
Datavault AI ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datavault AI'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Datavault AI'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.
Datavault AI ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Datavault AI's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datavault AI'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.
Datavault AI (DVLT) has a ROA % of -80.99% 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 Datavault AI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Datavault AI ranks #2660 out of 2895 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Datavault AI's ROA % too high?
Datavault AI's current ROA % is -80.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Datavault AI ranks #2660 out of 2895 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Datavault AI has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datavault AI's ROA % compare to SUPX and RPAY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Datavault AI ranks #2660 out of 2895 companies for ROA %. This places Datavault AI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.74. 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 1.74, based on 2,895 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. 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 Datavault AI and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datavault AI's current ROA % is -80.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datavault AI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datavault AI (DVLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 536% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -80.99%. Datavault AI's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 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 Datavault AI (DVLT), the current ROA % is -80.99% 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 Datavault AI (DVLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datavault AI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 536% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.05.
GuruFocus considers Datavault AI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DVLT:
ROA %: -80.99%
GF Value™: $0.05 vs. price of $0.32 (536% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DVLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datavault AI Inc is a pioneering technology licensing company that owns a portfolio of patented, secure platforms designed to redefine how data is managed, valued, and monetized in the modern era. The Company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies with intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation.
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