HELLA GmbH KGaAHLLGY 70 ROA % is 1.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates HLLGY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 65.34% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. HELLA GmbH KGaA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $152 Mil.
HELLA GmbH KGaA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,622 Mil. Therefore, HELLA GmbH KGaA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HLLGY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.12 Med: 5.14 Max: 10.22
Current: 1.29
During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest ROA % was 10.22%. The lowest was -7.12%. And the median was 5.14%.
HLLGY's ROA % is ranked worse than 65.34% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs HLLGY: 1.29
HELLA GmbH KGaA (OTCPK:HLLGY) 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA ROA % Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLLGY) has a ROA % of 1.76% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #873 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROA % too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current ROA % of 1.76% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5.14. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 1.76% is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #873 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #873 out of 1336 companies for ROA %. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 1.76% is 40.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 2.95, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,336 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current ROA % of 1.76% is 40.3% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current ROA % is 1.76%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLLGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.63, compared to a current price of $42.90 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.76%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 40.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLLGY), the current ROA % is 1.76% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (HLLGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.90 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.63.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HLLGY:
ROA %: 1.76% (66% below median its 10-year median of 5.14)
GF Value™: $47.63 vs. price of $42.90 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#873 of 1336)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLLGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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