IDOX (LSE:IDOX) ROA %: 2.51% (As of Oct. 2025) — 32% Below Median


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What is IDOX ROA %?

IDOX LSE:IDOX -1.75% 45 ROA % is 2.51% as of Oct. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:IDOX with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,885 Software companies, IDOX ranks better than 61.35% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. IDOX's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £3.86 Mil. IDOX's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £153.83 Mil. Therefore, IDOX's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 2.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for IDOX's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:IDOX' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25   Med: 3.68   Max: 9.73
Current: 4.07

During the past 13 years, IDOX's highest ROA % was 9.73%. The lowest was -25.00%. And the median was 3.68%.

LSE:IDOX's ROA % is ranked better than
61.35% of 2885 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs LSE:IDOX: 4.07

IDOX  (LSE:IDOX) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=3.858/153.8325
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(3.858 / 89.644)*(89.644 / 153.8325)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.3 %*0.5827
=2.51 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 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.


IDOX ROA % Related Terms


IDOX ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDOX'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.

IDOX ROA % Chart

IDOX Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.79 3.83 3.97 3.53 4.09

IDOX Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.03 4.23 2.65 5.64 2.51

LSE:IDOX vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: ROA % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, IDOX'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.


IDOX ROA % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IDOX's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDOX's ROA % falls into.


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IDOX ROA % Calculation

IDOX's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Oct. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=6.159/( (146.479+154.356)/ 2 )
=6.159/150.4175
=4.09 %

IDOX's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Oct. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=3.858/( (153.309+154.356)/ 2 )
=3.858/153.8325
=2.51 %

* 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.51% mean?
IDOX (LSE:IDOX) has a ROA % of 2.51% as of Oct. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on IDOX and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, IDOX ranks #1115 out of 2885 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is IDOX's ROA % too high?
IDOX's current ROA % of 2.51% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.68. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.68. IDOX's value of 2.51% is 49.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDOX ranks #1115 out of 2885 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IDOX has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDOX's ROA % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IDOX ranks #1115 out of 2885 companies for ROA %. This puts IDOX in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. IDOX's value of 2.51% is 49.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 1.68, IDOX 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 1.68, based on 2,885 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. IDOX's current ROA % of 2.51% is 49.4% 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 IDOX and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDOX's current ROA % is 2.51%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDOX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDOX (LSE:IDOX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.76, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.51%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 49.4% above the Software industry median of 1.68. IDOX's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 IDOX (LSE:IDOX), the current ROA % is 2.51% as of Oct. 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.

Is IDOX (LSE:IDOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDOX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.76. GuruFocus considers IDOX to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IDOX:

  • ROA %: 2.51% (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.68)
  • GF Value™: £0.76 vs. price of £0.78 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.4% above the Software median (#1115 of 2885)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IDOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IDOX Business Description

Address Forsyth Road, Unit 5, Woking 8, Surrey, GBR, GU21 5SB
IDOX PLC is a supplier of software and services for the management of Local Government and other organizations. The company provides public sector companies with tools to manage information and knowledge, documents, content, business processes and workflow, and elections management solutions. Its operating segments include Land, Property & Public Protection (LPPP), Assets and Communities. The company generates majority of its revenue from the LPPP segment, which includes delivering specialist information management and data services solutions and services to the public sector and private sectors. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the USA, the Rest of Europe and the Rest of the World.
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