Digimarc Parent (FRA:3J0) ROA %: -55.29% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:3J0 Digimarc Parent Inc FRA:3J0
46 GF Score
Price €7.92
GF Value €27.64
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What is Digimarc Parent ROA %?

Digimarc Parent FRA:3J0 46 ROA % is -55.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3J0 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.64. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,890 Software companies, Digimarc Parent ranks worse than 88.27% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Digimarc Parent's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-24.10 Mil. Digimarc Parent's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €43.59 Mil. Therefore, Digimarc Parent's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -55.29%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Digimarc Parent's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:3J0' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.94   Med: -45.3   Max: -30.84
Current: -48.47

During the past 13 years, Digimarc Parent's highest ROA % was -30.84%. The lowest was -66.94%. And the median was -45.30%.

FRA:3J0's ROA % is ranked worse than
88.27% of 2890 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.705 vs FRA:3J0: -48.47

Digimarc Parent  (FRA:3J0) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-24.104/43.5935
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-24.104 / 26.224)*(26.224 / 43.5935)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-91.92 %*0.6016
=-55.29 %

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.


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Digimarc Parent ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Digimarc Parent'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.

Digimarc Parent ROA % Chart

Digimarc Parent Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -44.85 -68.50 -46.50 -50.96 -46.93

Digimarc Parent Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -64.83 -49.93 -55.62 -31.09 -55.29

FRA:3J0 vs PERF, TRAK, EGAN: ROA % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Digimarc Parent'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.


Digimarc Parent ROA % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digimarc Parent's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Digimarc Parent's ROA % falls into.


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Digimarc Parent ROA % Calculation

Digimarc Parent's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-27.592/( (72.357+45.226)/ 2 )
=-27.592/58.7915
=-46.93 %

Digimarc Parent's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-24.104/( (45.226+41.961)/ 2 )
=-24.104/43.5935
=-55.29 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -55.29% mean?
Digimarc Parent (FRA:3J0) has a ROA % of -55.29% 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 Digimarc Parent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Digimarc Parent ranks #2551 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Digimarc Parent's ROA % too high?
Digimarc Parent's current ROA % is -55.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Digimarc Parent ranks #2551 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Digimarc Parent has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digimarc Parent's ROA % compare to PERF and TRAK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Digimarc Parent ranks #2551 out of 2890 companies for ROA %. This places Digimarc Parent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.71. 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. 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 Digimarc Parent 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. Digimarc Parent's current ROA % is -55.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digimarc Parent stock overvalued right now?
Digimarc Parent (FRA:3J0) has a current ROA % of -55.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.64, compared to a current price of €7.92 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -55.29%. Digimarc Parent's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Digimarc Parent (FRA:3J0), the current ROA % is -55.29% 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 Digimarc Parent (FRA:3J0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digimarc Parent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.92 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.64.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3J0:

  • ROA %: -55.29%
  • GF Value™: €27.64 vs. price of €7.92 (71.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3J0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Digimarc Parent Business Description

Other Exchanges DMRC:USA
Address 8500 SW Creekside Place, Beaverton, OR, USA, 97008
Digimarc Corp is a product digitization company delivering business value across industries through identities and cloud-based solutions. Its solutions are Anti-counterfeiting, Internal Compliance, Leak Detection, Piracy Prevention, Product Swap Prevention, Provenance & Authenticity (C2PA), Recycling, and Royalty Monitoring. The group offers services to various industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods, Government, Media, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.
46GF Score

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