Investment AB LatourFRA:18LB -0.74%82 ROA % is 2.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 9.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:18LB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 569 Conglomerates companies, Investment AB Latour ranks better than 81.2% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Investment AB Latour's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €141 Mil.
Investment AB Latour's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,385 Mil. Therefore, Investment AB Latour's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Investment AB Latour's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:18LB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.48 Med: 9.87 Max: 16.21
Current: 6.48
During the past 13 years, Investment AB Latour's highest ROA % was 16.21%. The lowest was 6.48%. And the median was 9.87%.
FRA:18LB's ROA % is ranked better than 81.2% of 569
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs FRA:18LB: 6.48
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) 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.
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Investment AB Latour'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.
Investment AB Latour ROA % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Investment AB Latour's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investment AB Latour'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.
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) has a ROA % of 2.20% 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 Investment AB Latour and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 9.87. Over the past decade, Investment AB Latour's ROA % has ranged from 6.48 to 16.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #107 out of 569 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Investment AB Latour's ROA % too high?
Investment AB Latour's current ROA % of 2.20% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 9.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 16.21. The Conglomerates industry median ROA % is 2.54. Investment AB Latour's value of 2.20% is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #107 out of 569 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Investment AB Latour has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment AB Latour's ROA % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #107 out of 569 companies for ROA %. This places Investment AB Latour in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.54. Investment AB Latour's value of 2.20% is 13.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Investment AB Latour's own ROA % has ranged from 6.48 to 16.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.87 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Investment AB Latour has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROA % among Conglomerates companies is 2.54, based on 569 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. Investment AB Latour's current ROA % of 2.20% is 13.4% 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 Investment AB Latour and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROA % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investment AB Latour's current ROA % is 2.20%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 9.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment AB Latour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.37, compared to a current price of €17.34 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.20%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 9.87 and 13.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.54. Investment AB Latour's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB), the current ROA % is 2.20% 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 Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.34 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.37.
GuruFocus considers Investment AB Latour to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:18LB:
ROA %: 2.20% (78% below median its 10-year median of 9.87)
GF Value™: €24.37 vs. price of €17.34 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% below the Conglomerates median (#107 of 569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18LB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investment AB Latour is an investment holding company that makes investments in wholly owned industrial operations and a portfolio of securities. Latour has a long-term and activist orientation, with the vast majority of its total net asset value deriving from companies that have been in its portfolio for more than 20 years. The company measures its performance against its benchmark, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's total return index. Its criterion is to invest in companies that have their own products that meet growing international demand. Latour specifically evaluates four trends: demographic development, sustainability, globalization, and competition for limited resources.
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