Universal DisplayOLED +1.85%84 ROA % is 7.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 12.72. GuruFocus rates OLED with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $153.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, Universal Display ranks better than 90.35% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Universal Display's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $143.6 Mil.
Universal Display's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,929.2 Mil. Therefore, Universal Display's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Display's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OLED'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.87 Med: 12.72 Max: 14.76
Current: 11.12
During the past 13 years, Universal Display's highest ROA % was 14.76%. The lowest was 6.87%. And the median was 12.72%.
OLED's ROA % is ranked better than 90.35% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs OLED: 11.12
Universal Display (NAS:OLED) 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.
Universal Display ROA % Related Terms
Universal Display ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Display'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Display'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.
Universal Display ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Display's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Display'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.
Universal Display (OLED) has a ROA % of 7.44% 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 Universal Display and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 12.72. Over the past decade, Universal Display's ROA % has ranged from 6.87 to 14.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #241 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Universal Display's ROA % too high?
Universal Display's current ROA % of 7.44% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 12.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.87 to a high of 14.76. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Universal Display's value of 7.44% is 227.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #241 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Display has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Display's ROA % compare to BELFB and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #241 out of 2498 companies for ROA %. This places Universal Display in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Universal Display's value of 7.44% is 227.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Display's own ROA % has ranged from 6.87 to 14.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.72 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Universal Display 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,498 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. Universal Display's current ROA % of 7.44% is 227.8% 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 Universal Display 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. Universal Display's current ROA % is 7.44%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 12.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display (OLED) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $153.50, compared to a current price of $87.18 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.44%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 12.72 and 227.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Universal Display's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Universal Display (OLED), the current ROA % is 7.44% 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 Universal Display (OLED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.18 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $153.50.
GuruFocus considers Universal Display to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OLED:
ROA %: 7.44% (42% below median its 10-year median of 12.72)
GF Value™: $153.50 vs. price of $87.18 (43.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 227.8% above the Hardware median (#241 of 2498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Display Corp researches, develops, and manufactures organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, technologies for use in displays for mobile phones, tablets, televisions, wearables, personal computers, automotive interiors, and the solid-state lighting market. OLED technologies are an alternative to light-emitting diode, or LED, technologies, in the solid-state lighting market, and liquid crystal displays in the flat-panel-display market. The Company has one reportable business segment being OLED technologies and materials. The large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in South Korea, with the rest coming from Japan, China, the United States, and other countries across the world.
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