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.
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies ROA % Related Terms
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies ROA % Historical 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.
NSE:KAVDEFENCE vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: ROA % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies'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.
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies ROA % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies (NSE:KAVDEFENCE) has a ROA % of 0.90% 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 Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies ranks #1490 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies' ROA % too high?
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies' current ROA % is 0.90%. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies' value of 0.90% is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies ranks #1490 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies' ROA % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies ranks #1490 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This places Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies' value of 0.90% is 60.3% below 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,502 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. Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies's current ROA % of 0.90% is 60.3% below 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 Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies's current ROA % is 0.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies (NSE:KAVDEFENCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.86, compared to a current price of ₹63.80 — trading 278.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.90% and 60.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies (NSE:KAVDEFENCE), the current ROA % is 0.90% 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 Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies (NSE:KAVDEFENCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹63.80 is trading 278.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.86.
GuruFocus considers Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KAVDEFENCE:
ROA %: 0.90%
GF Value™: ₹16.86 vs. price of ₹63.80 (278.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Hardware median (#1490 of 2502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KAVDEFENCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies Business Description
Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies Ltd formerly Kavveri Telecom Products Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of telecom subsystems hardware equipment and solutions for the Telecom, Defence, and Space segments. It designs, develops, tests, and manufactures a range of wireless telecom products, from concept to deployment. also provides total turnkey solutions for coverage and capacity enhancement requirements for GSM 3G and CDMA carriers in India. The product portfolio includes Antennas, RF Components, Cables and Connectors, Repeaters, TMA/TMB and energy-conserving solar products.
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