ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LightInTheBox Holding Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.0 Mil.
LightInTheBox Holding Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.0 Mil. Therefore, LightInTheBox Holding Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightInTheBox Holding Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:L4X'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.14 Med: -4.57 Max: 13.97
Current: 13.97
During the past 13 years, LightInTheBox Holding Co's highest ROA % was 13.97%. The lowest was -56.14%. And the median was -4.57%.
FRA:L4X's ROA % is ranked better than 91.56% of 1126
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs FRA:L4X: 13.97
LightInTheBox Holding Co (FRA:L4X) 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 Internet Retail subindustry, LightInTheBox Holding 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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LightInTheBox Holding Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightInTheBox Holding 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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co (FRA:L4X) has a ROA % of 6.92% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #95 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is LightInTheBox Holding Co's ROA % too high?
LightInTheBox Holding Co's current ROA % is 6.92%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.75. LightInTheBox Holding Co's value of 6.92% is 152.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #95 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LightInTheBox Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LightInTheBox Holding Co's ROA % compare to HOUR and AAQL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #95 out of 1126 companies for ROA %. This places LightInTheBox Holding Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. LightInTheBox Holding Co's value of 6.92% is 152.1% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.75, based on 1,126 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. LightInTheBox Holding Co's current ROA % of 6.92% is 152.1% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightInTheBox Holding Co's current ROA % is 6.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LightInTheBox Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
LightInTheBox Holding Co (FRA:L4X) has a current ROA % of 6.92%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.67, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.92% and 152.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.75. LightInTheBox Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co (FRA:L4X), the current ROA % is 6.92% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co (FRA:L4X) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightInTheBox Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.67.
Key valuation signals for FRA:L4X:
ROA %: 6.92%
GF Value™: €1.67 vs. price of €2.32 (38.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#95 of 1126)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L4X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LightInTheBox Holding Co Ltd is a e-commerce company, providing a diverse range of affordable lifestyle products directly to consumers. Its brands include Ador, a women's fashion brand targeting women aged 35-55; the second is a golf apparel brand focusing on female golfers aged 35 and above; the third is a women's light party dress brand for the age group of 30 and above. It offers customers products through websites and mobile applications. The company operates and reviews its performance in two segments: Product sales which consisted of online retailing of consumer products and sales to third-party sellers, and Services which consisted of the provision of logistic services to companies and individual customers.
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