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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Milestone Scientific's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.24 Mil.
Milestone Scientific's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.16 Mil. Therefore, Milestone Scientific's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -51.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Milestone Scientific's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MLSS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.14 Med: -53.62 Max: -34.63
Current: -50.97
During the past 13 years, Milestone Scientific's highest ROA % was -34.63%. The lowest was -116.14%. And the median was -53.62%.
MLSS's ROA % is ranked worse than 86.75% of 853
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs MLSS: -50.97
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
* 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, Milestone Scientific'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.
Milestone Scientific ROA % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Milestone Scientific's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Milestone Scientific'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Milestone Scientific (MLSS) has a ROA % of -51.94% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Milestone Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #740 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Milestone Scientific's ROA % too high?
Milestone Scientific's current ROA % is -51.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #740 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Milestone Scientific has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milestone Scientific's ROA % compare to NEPH and HBIO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #740 out of 853 companies for ROA %. This places Milestone Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.73. 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 0.73, based on 853 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 Milestone Scientific and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROA % is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Milestone Scientific's current ROA % is -51.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Milestone Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific (MLSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.46 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -51.94%. Milestone Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS), the current ROA % is -51.94% as of Jun. 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.46 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60.
GuruFocus considers Milestone Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLSS:
ROA %: -51.94%
GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.46 (23.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Milestone Scientific Inc develops and commercializes proprietary computer-controlled drug delivery systems designed to enhance the safety, precision, and patient experience associated with subcutaneous injections and fluid aspiration procedures. The company's core technology platform, Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS) Technology, controls flow rate and measures pressure at the needle tip in real time. DPS Technology is incorporated into both the company's dental and medical products and supports clinical applications, including local anesthesia delivery, epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures, and intra-articular joint injections. It operates in two segments: Dental, which markets and sells its dental products, and Medical, markets and sells its medical products.
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