Intuitive SurgicalMEX:ISRG +0.69%87 ROA % is 16.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 13.28. GuruFocus rates MEX:ISRG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10,728.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 857 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks better than 94.17% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Intuitive Surgical's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN59,255 Mil.
Intuitive Surgical's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN365,514 Mil. Therefore, Intuitive Surgical's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intuitive Surgical's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ISRG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.97 Med: 13.28 Max: 16.56
Current: 15
During the past 13 years, Intuitive Surgical's highest ROA % was 16.56%. The lowest was 9.97%. And the median was 13.28%.
MEX:ISRG's ROA % is ranked better than 94.17% of 857
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MEX:ISRG: 15.00
Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) 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.
Intuitive Surgical ROA % Related Terms
Intuitive Surgical ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical ROA % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) has a ROA % of 16.21% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 13.28. Over the past decade, Intuitive Surgical's ROA % has ranged from 9.97 to 16.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #50 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's ROA % too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current ROA % of 16.21% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.97 to a high of 16.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROA % is 0.56. Intuitive Surgical's value of 16.21% is 2794.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #50 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's ROA % compare to BDX and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #50 out of 857 companies for ROA %. This places Intuitive Surgical in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.56. Intuitive Surgical's value of 16.21% is 2794.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Intuitive Surgical's own ROA % has ranged from 9.97 to 16.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.28 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Intuitive Surgical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROA % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.56, based on 857 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. Intuitive Surgical's current ROA % of 16.21% is 2794.6% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROA % is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current ROA % is 16.21%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 13.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10,728.83, compared to a current price of MXN7,135.00 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 16.21%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.28 and 2794.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.56. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG), the current ROA % is 16.21% 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 Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN7,135.00 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10,728.83.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ISRG:
ROA %: 16.21% (22% above median its 10-year median of 13.28)
GF Value™: MXN10,728.83 vs. price of MXN7,135.00 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2794.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#50 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ISRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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