MKSLTS:0JWG 72 ROA % is 3.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 5.34. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JWG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, MKS ranks better than 59.42% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. MKS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $336 Mil.
MKS's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,762 Mil. Therefore, MKS's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MKS's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JWG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.86 Med: 5.34 Max: 15.63
Current: 3.74
During the past 13 years, MKS's highest ROA % was 15.63%. The lowest was -17.86%. And the median was 5.34%.
LTS:0JWG's ROA % is ranked better than 59.42% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.275
vs LTS:0JWG: 3.74
MKS (LTS:0JWG) 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.
MKS ROA % Related Terms
MKS ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MKS'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS'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.
MKS ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS'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.
MKS (LTS:0JWG) has a ROA % of 3.83% 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 MKS and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 5.34. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1013 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is MKS's ROA % too high?
MKS's current ROA % of 3.83% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.34. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. MKS's value of 3.83% is 68.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #1013 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's ROA % compare to TDY and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1013 out of 2496 companies for ROA %. This puts MKS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. MKS's value of 3.83% is 68.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.34 vs. the industry median of 2.28, MKS 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 2.28, based on 2,496 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. MKS's current ROA % of 3.83% is 68.4% 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 MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current ROA % is 3.83%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 5.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MKS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS (LTS:0JWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.91, compared to a current price of $358.02 — trading 191.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.83%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.34 and 68.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 MKS (LTS:0JWG), the current ROA % is 3.83% 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 MKS (LTS:0JWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $358.02 is trading 191.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.91.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JWG:
ROA %: 3.83% (28% below median its 10-year median of 5.34)
GF Value™: $122.91 vs. price of $358.02 (191.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% above the Hardware median (#1013 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MKS Inc delivers foundational technology solutions for leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. The company provides instruments, components, subsystems, systems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance and optimize productivity. Its solutions address challenges of miniaturization and complexity in device manufacturing, enabling increased power, speed, and feature enhancement. MKS Inc operates through three divisions: Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Materials Solutions Division (MSD). The company operates in the United States, which generates maximum revenue, as well as China and other countries.
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