ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Longino & Cardenal SpA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.35 Mil.
Longino & Cardenal SpA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €17.45 Mil. Therefore, Longino & Cardenal SpA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Longino & Cardenal SpA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:LON'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.32 Med: -2.32 Max: 9.16
Current: -3.61
During the past 10 years, Longino & Cardenal SpA's highest ROA % was 9.16%. The lowest was -10.32%. And the median was -2.32%.
MIL:LON's ROA % is ranked worse than 86.13% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.615
vs MIL:LON: -3.61
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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
* 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Longino & Cardenal SpA'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.
Longino & Cardenal SpA ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Longino & Cardenal SpA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longino & Cardenal SpA'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) has a ROA % of 7.72% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Longino & Cardenal SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #267 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA's ROA % too high?
Longino & Cardenal SpA's current ROA % is 7.72%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.62. Longino & Cardenal SpA's value of 7.72% is 113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #267 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Longino & Cardenal SpA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longino & Cardenal SpA's ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #267 out of 310 companies for ROA %. This places Longino & Cardenal SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.62. Longino & Cardenal SpA's value of 7.72% is 113.6% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 310 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. Longino & Cardenal SpA's current ROA % of 7.72% is 113.6% 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 Longino & Cardenal SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longino & Cardenal SpA's current ROA % is 7.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.02, compared to a current price of €1.09 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.72% and 113.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Longino & Cardenal SpA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON), the current ROA % is 7.72% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longino & Cardenal SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.09 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.02.
GuruFocus considers Longino & Cardenal SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:LON:
ROA %: 7.72%
GF Value™: €2.02 vs. price of €1.09 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#267 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:LON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longino & Cardenal SpA distributes quality food products. It mainly supplies new raw ingredients to restaurants, luxury hotels, caterers and gastronomic operators, wholesalers, supermarkets, and private individuals. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Italy.
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