Detection TechnologyLTS:0CXE 82 ROA % is 7.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 11.25. GuruFocus rates LTS:0CXE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.25. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,502 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks better than 74.26% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Detection Technology's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.76 Mil.
Detection Technology's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €106.29 Mil. Therefore, Detection Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Detection Technology's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0CXE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.57 Med: 11.25 Max: 25.99
Current: 6.04
During the past 13 years, Detection Technology's highest ROA % was 25.99%. The lowest was 5.57%. And the median was 11.25%.
LTS:0CXE's ROA % is ranked better than 74.26% of 2502
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.265
vs LTS:0CXE: 6.04
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) 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.
* 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, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a ROA % of 7.30% 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 11.25. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's ROA % has ranged from 5.57 to 25.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #644 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Detection Technology's ROA % too high?
Detection Technology's current ROA % of 7.30% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 25.99. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Detection Technology's value of 7.30% is 222.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #644 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's ROA % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #644 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This puts Detection Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Detection Technology's value of 7.30% is 222.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Detection Technology's own ROA % has ranged from 5.57 to 25.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.25 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Detection Technology 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 2.27, based on 2,502 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. Detection Technology's current ROA % of 7.30% is 222.3% 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current ROA % is 7.30%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 11.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a current ROA % of 7.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.25, compared to a current price of €11.55 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.30%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.25 and 222.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE), the current ROA % is 7.30% 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.55 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.25.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0CXE:
ROA %: 7.30% (35% below median its 10-year median of 11.25)
GF Value™: €20.25 vs. price of €11.55 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.3% above the Hardware median (#644 of 2502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0CXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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