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LS telcom AGLTS:0O45 59 ROA % is -8.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0O45 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, LS telcom AG ranks worse than 64.38% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LS telcom AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.02 Mil.
LS telcom AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.12 Mil. Therefore, LS telcom AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LS telcom AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0O45'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.62 Med: -0.39 Max: 5.72
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, LS telcom AG's highest ROA % was 5.72%. The lowest was -12.62%. And the median was -0.39%.
LTS:0O45's ROA % is ranked worse than 64.38% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs LTS:0O45: 0.93
LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
LS telcom AG ROA % Related Terms
LS telcom AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LS telcom AG'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 Telecom Services subindustry, LS telcom AG'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.
LS telcom AG ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LS telcom AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LS telcom AG'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) has a ROA % of -8.14% 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #235 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is LS telcom AG's ROA % too high?
LS telcom AG's current ROA % is -8.14%. Based on the distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #235 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LS telcom AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LS telcom AG's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #235 out of 365 companies for ROA %. This places LS telcom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.79, based on 365 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. 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LS telcom AG's current ROA % is -8.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LS telcom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.61, compared to a current price of €4.09 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -8.14%. LS telcom AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45), the current ROA % is -8.14% 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 LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.09 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.61.
GuruFocus considers LS telcom AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0O45:
ROA %: -8.14%
GF Value™: €3.61 vs. price of €4.09 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0O45 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LS telcom AG is engaged in the development, implementation, distribution, and installation of hardware and software solutions in the field of wireless and wired telecommunications, in particular radio network planning, frequency management, and other system solutions, as well as consulting and training, particularly for radio network operators, media companies, and regulatory authorities. The group's reportable segments are: Hardware-Related Systems, Services, and Software Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Software Systems segment, which includes integrating products from different areas into a comprehensive system solution, maintenance, and software-based radio network planning products.
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