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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Teledyne Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,007 Mil.
Teledyne Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $15,387 Mil. Therefore, Teledyne Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teledyne Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0ACF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.56 Med: 6.5 Max: 9.59
Current: 6.37
During the past 13 years, Teledyne Technologies's highest ROA % was 9.59%. The lowest was 4.56%. And the median was 6.50%.
LTS:0ACF's ROA % is ranked better than 75.76% of 2500
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs LTS:0ACF: 6.37
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
* 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Teledyne Technologies'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.
Teledyne Technologies ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Teledyne Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teledyne Technologies'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Teledyne Technologies (LTS:0ACF) has a ROA % of 6.54% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Teledyne Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Teledyne Technologies' ROA % has ranged from 4.56 to 9.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #606 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Teledyne Technologies' ROA % too high?
Teledyne Technologies' current ROA % of 6.54% is near median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 9.59. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.30. Teledyne Technologies' value of 6.54% is 184.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #606 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Teledyne Technologies has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teledyne Technologies' ROA % compare to MKSI and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #606 out of 2500 companies for ROA %. This places Teledyne Technologies in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.30. Teledyne Technologies' value of 6.54% is 184.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Teledyne Technologies' own ROA % has ranged from 4.56 to 9.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Teledyne Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.30, based on 2,500 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. Teledyne Technologies's current ROA % of 6.54% is 184.3% 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 Teledyne Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Teledyne Technologies's current ROA % is 6.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teledyne Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Teledyne Technologies (LTS:0ACF) has a current ROA % of 6.54%. The stock's GF Value™ is $536.57, compared to a current price of $644.47 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 184.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.30. Teledyne Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Teledyne Technologies (LTS:0ACF), the current ROA % is 6.54% as of Jun. 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 Teledyne Technologies (LTS:0ACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teledyne Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $644.47 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $536.57.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0ACF:
ROA %: 6.54% (near median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: $536.57 vs. price of $644.47 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184.3% above the Hardware median (#606 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0ACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teledyne Technologies Inc provides enabling technologies to sense, analyze and distribute information for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. The firm operates in four segments: Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Engineered Systems. The Digital Imaging segment, that derives maximum revenue, includes high-performance sensors, cameras and systems, within the visible, infrared and X-ray spectra for use in industrial, government and medical applications, as well as MEMS and high-performance, high-reliability semiconductors including analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Europe, Asia, and All other.
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