Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) ROA %: 13.33% (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median


MIL:1VLTO Veralto Corp MIL:1VLTO
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What is Veralto ROA %?

Veralto MIL:1VLTO +7.09% 56 ROA % is 13.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 15.95. GuruFocus rates MIL:1VLTO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, Veralto ranks better than 93.54% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Veralto's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €879 Mil. Veralto's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,595 Mil. Therefore, Veralto's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.33%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Veralto's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1VLTO' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.24   Med: 15.95   Max: 17.79
Current: 13.24

During the past 6 years, Veralto's highest ROA % was 17.79%. The lowest was 13.24%. And the median was 15.95%.

MIL:1VLTO's ROA % is ranked better than
93.54% of 3081 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs MIL:1VLTO: 13.24

Veralto  (MIL:1VLTO) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=878.84/6594.8335
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(878.84 / 4920.12)*(4920.12 / 6594.8335)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=17.86 %*0.7461
=13.33 %

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.


Veralto ROA % Related Terms


Veralto ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Veralto'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.

Veralto ROA % Chart

Veralto Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.79 18.05 15.74 14.03 12.65

Veralto Quarterly Data
Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.58 12.45 12.98 13.45 13.33

MIL:1VLTO vs ZWS, CECO, PCT: ROA % Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Veralto'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.


Veralto ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Veralto's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Veralto's ROA % falls into.


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Veralto ROA % Calculation

Veralto's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=802.76/( (6117.73+6569.822)/ 2 )
=802.76/6343.776
=12.65 %

Veralto's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=878.84/( (6569.822+6619.845)/ 2 )
=878.84/6594.8335
=13.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 13.33% mean?
Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) has a ROA % of 13.33% 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 Veralto and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 15.95. Over the past decade, Veralto's ROA % has ranged from 13.24 to 17.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Veralto ranks #199 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Veralto's ROA % too high?
Veralto's current ROA % of 13.33% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.24 to a high of 17.79. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Veralto's value of 13.33% is 335.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Veralto ranks #199 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Veralto has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Veralto's ROA % compare to ZWS and CECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Veralto ranks #199 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Veralto in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Veralto's value of 13.33% is 335.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Veralto's own ROA % has ranged from 13.24 to 17.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.95 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Veralto 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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. Veralto's current ROA % of 13.33% is 335.6% 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 Veralto and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Veralto's current ROA % is 13.33%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 15.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Veralto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.56, compared to a current price of €77.90 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 13.33%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.95 and 335.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. Veralto's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Veralto (MIL:1VLTO), the current ROA % is 13.33% 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 Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veralto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €77.90 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €94.56. GuruFocus considers Veralto to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1VLTO:

  • ROA %: 13.33% (16% below median its 10-year median of 15.95)
  • GF Value™: €94.56 vs. price of €77.90 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 335.6% above the Industrial Products median (#199 of 3081)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1VLTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Veralto Business Description

Other Exchanges VLTO:USARZ2:Germany
Address 225 Wyman Street, Suite 250, Waltham, MA, USA, 02451
Veralto is a diversified industrial firm organized into two segments. The water quality segment offers water analytics and water treatment solutions, while the product quality and innovation segment offers coding, packaging, and color solutions for consumer packaged goods and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company has around 17,000 employees. Veralto generated approximately $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025.
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