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Kewaunee ScientificKEQU +0.39%72 ROA % is 7.65% as of Apr. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates KEQU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks better than 70.74% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kewaunee Scientific's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $13.6 Mil.
Kewaunee Scientific's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $177.1 Mil. Therefore, Kewaunee Scientific's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewaunee Scientific's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
KEQU'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.89 Med: 3.47 Max: 14.79
Current: 5.16
During the past 13 years, Kewaunee Scientific's highest ROA % was 14.79%. The lowest was -5.89%. And the median was 3.47%.
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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
Kewaunee Scientific ROA % Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific ROA % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) has a ROA % of 7.65% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #127 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's ROA % too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current ROA % of 7.65% is 120% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median ROA % is 2.20. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 7.65% is 248.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #127 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's ROA % compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #127 out of 434 companies for ROA %. This puts Kewaunee Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.20. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 7.65% is 248.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Kewaunee Scientific has consistently been above 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROA % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.20, based on 434 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current ROA % of 7.65% is 248.5% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROA % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current ROA % is 7.65%, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.40, compared to a current price of $37.40 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.65%, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 248.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.20. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), the current ROA % is 7.65% as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.40 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.40.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KEQU:
ROA %: 7.65% (120% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: $45.40 vs. price of $37.40 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 248.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#127 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEQU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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