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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Research Solutions's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.98 Mil.
Research Solutions's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.76 Mil. Therefore, Research Solutions's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Research Solutions's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:61I'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.4 Med: -7.34 Max: 9.95
Current: 9.95
During the past 13 years, Research Solutions's highest ROA % was 9.95%. The lowest was -18.40%. And the median was -7.34%.
FRA:61I's ROA % is ranked better than 81.97% of 2890
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.705
vs FRA:61I: 9.95
Research Solutions (FRA:61I) 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.
Research Solutions ROA % Related Terms
Research Solutions ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Solutions'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 - Application subindustry, Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions (FRA:61I) has a ROA % of 7.68% 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 Research Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #521 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Research Solutions' ROA % too high?
Research Solutions' current ROA % is 7.68%. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.71. Research Solutions' value of 7.68% is 350.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #521 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Research Solutions has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Solutions' ROA % compare to ILLR and FRMM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #521 out of 2890 companies for ROA %. This places Research Solutions in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.71. Research Solutions' value of 7.68% is 350.4% above this benchmark. 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. Research Solutions's current ROA % of 7.68% is 350.4% 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 Research Solutions 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. Research Solutions's current ROA % is 7.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Research Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions (FRA:61I) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.32, compared to a current price of €1.86 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.68% and 350.4% above the Software industry median of 1.71. Research Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I), the current ROA % is 7.68% 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.86 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.32.
GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:61I:
ROA %: 7.68%
GF Value™: €2.32 vs. price of €1.86 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 350.4% above the Software median (#521 of 2890)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:61I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Research Solutions Inc is a holding company. The company provides vertical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, providing software and related services to help research-intensive organizations simplify the research process, save time, and money. The company operates in a single segment, which derives its revenue from subscription fees from its cloud-based SaaS Platforms and transactional service fees for the electronic delivery of single articles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Transactions. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe.
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