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Dotlines GlobalLSE:DOTL 25 ROA % is 7.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 11.43. GuruFocus rates LSE:DOTL with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,896 Software companies, Dotlines Global ranks better than 85.64% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Dotlines Global's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.60 Mil.
Dotlines Global's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.72 Mil. Therefore, Dotlines Global's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dotlines Global's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DOTL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.72 Med: 11.43 Max: 13.3
Current: 11.73
During the past 4 years, Dotlines Global's highest ROA % was 13.30%. The lowest was 9.72%. And the median was 11.43%.
LSE:DOTL's ROA % is ranked better than 85.64% of 2896
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs LSE:DOTL: 11.73
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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
Dotlines Global ROA % Related Terms
Dotlines Global ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dotlines Global'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 Software - Application subindustry, Dotlines Global'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.
Dotlines Global ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dotlines Global's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dotlines Global'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a ROA % of 7.75% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Dotlines Global and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 11.43. Over the past decade, Dotlines Global's ROA % has ranged from 9.72 to 13.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #416 out of 2896 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Dotlines Global's ROA % too high?
Dotlines Global's current ROA % of 7.75% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 11.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.72 to a high of 13.30. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.72. Dotlines Global's value of 7.75% is 351.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #416 out of 2896 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dotlines Global has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dotlines Global's ROA % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #416 out of 2896 companies for ROA %. This places Dotlines Global in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.72. Dotlines Global's value of 7.75% is 351.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Dotlines Global's own ROA % has ranged from 9.72 to 13.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.43 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Dotlines Global 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.72, based on 2,896 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. Dotlines Global's current ROA % of 7.75% is 351.9% 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 Dotlines Global and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dotlines Global's current ROA % is 7.75%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 11.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dotlines Global stock overvalued right now?
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a current ROA % of 7.75%. The current ROA % is 7.75%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 11.43 and 351.9% above the Software industry median of 1.72. Dotlines Global's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL), the current ROA % is 7.75% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Dotlines Global Ltd is a UK-based international technology group operating in the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial technology sectors. It offers products, platforms, and solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. Its two core areas of activity are digital content and services - principally, the Sohoj digital lifestyle platform for migrant populations in Malaysia, which has served over a million migrants from countries across Asia - and telecom products and services in the UK comprising: the Catena OSS and BSS software platform for internet service providers; Audra SME- and consumer-focused cybersecurity solutions; and the Carnival Internet full fibre broadband service.
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