Columbus ASLTS:0NPJ 69 ROA % is 2.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 3.57. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NPJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,882 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks worse than 57.74% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Columbus AS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr37 Mil.
Columbus AS's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,278 Mil. Therefore, Columbus AS's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NPJ'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.92 Med: 3.57 Max: 52.19
Current: -0.15
During the past 13 years, Columbus AS's highest ROA % was 52.19%. The lowest was -0.92%. And the median was 3.57%.
LTS:0NPJ's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.74% of 2882
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs LTS:0NPJ: -0.15
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) 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.
Columbus AS ROA % Related Terms
Columbus AS ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) has a ROA % of 2.93% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1664 out of 2882 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Columbus AS's ROA % too high?
Columbus AS's current ROA % of 2.93% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.57. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.65. Columbus AS's value of 2.93% is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1664 out of 2882 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's ROA % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1664 out of 2882 companies for ROA %. This places Columbus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.65. Columbus AS's value of 2.93% is 78.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.57 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Columbus AS 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 1.65, based on 2,882 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. Columbus AS's current ROA % of 2.93% is 78.1% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current ROA % is 2.93%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.42, compared to a current price of kr9.94 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.93%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.57 and 78.1% above the Software industry median of 1.65. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ), the current ROA % is 2.93% 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr9.94 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.42.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NPJ:
ROA %: 2.93% (18% below median its 10-year median of 3.57)
GF Value™: kr9.42 vs. price of kr9.94 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% above the Software median (#1664 of 2882)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NPJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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