ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €219 Mil.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10,140 Mil. Therefore, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16%.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ROA % Related Terms
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ROA % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) has a ROA % of 2.16% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 4.56. Over the past decade, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.83 to 6.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #98 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's ROA % too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current ROA % of 2.16% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 6.03. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROA % is 3.80. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 2.16% is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #98 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's ROA % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #98 out of 212 companies for ROA %. This puts Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.80. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 2.16% is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.83 to 6.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROA % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.80, based on 212 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current ROA % of 2.16% is 43.2% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROA % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current ROA % is 2.16%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) has a current ROA % of 2.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.89, compared to a current price of €28.38 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.16%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 43.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 3.80. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM), the current ROA % is 2.16% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.38 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.89.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCM:
ROA %: 2.16% (53% below median its 10-year median of 4.56)
GF Value™: €23.89 vs. price of €28.38 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#98 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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