IST:KAREL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.94 Med: 3.61 Max: 12.03
Current: -13.43
During the past 13 years, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS's highest ROA % was 12.03%. The lowest was -14.94%. And the median was 3.61%.
IST:KAREL's ROA % is ranked worse than 89.14% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs IST:KAREL: -13.43
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KAREL) 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.
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS ROA % Related Terms
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS ROA % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KAREL) has a ROA % of -6.30% 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 Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #2225 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS's ROA % too high?
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS's current ROA % is -6.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #2225 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS's ROA % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #2225 out of 2496 companies for ROA %. This places Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,496 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 Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS's current ROA % is -6.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KAREL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺17.75, compared to a current price of ₺10.02 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -6.30%. Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KAREL), the current ROA % is -6.30% 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 Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KAREL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺10.02 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺17.75.
GuruFocus considers Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:KAREL:
ROA %: -6.30%
GF Value™: ₺17.75 vs. price of ₺10.02 (43.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:KAREL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karel Elektroniknayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Karel Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in designing, developing, producing and marketing telecommunication equipment. The company's products include PBX systems, phones, GSM Terminals, Wireless (DECT) Systems, VoIP and Network Products and Other Products.
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