JLT Mobile Computers AB (OSTO:JLT) ROA %: -4.90% (As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:JLT JLT Mobile Computers AB OSTO:JLT
67 GF Score
Price kr1.95
GF Value kr2.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is JLT Mobile Computers AB ROA %?

JLT Mobile Computers AB OSTO:JLT 67 ROA % is -4.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:JLT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,505 Hardware companies, JLT Mobile Computers AB ranks worse than 79.8% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. JLT Mobile Computers AB's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-3.6 Mil. JLT Mobile Computers AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr73.5 Mil. Therefore, JLT Mobile Computers AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.90%.

The historical rank and industry rank for JLT Mobile Computers AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:JLT' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.32   Med: 6.06   Max: 16.77
Current: -5.1

During the past 13 years, JLT Mobile Computers AB's highest ROA % was 16.77%. The lowest was -8.32%. And the median was 6.06%.

OSTO:JLT's ROA % is ranked worse than
79.8% of 2505 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28 vs OSTO:JLT: -5.10

JLT Mobile Computers AB  (OSTO:JLT) 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
=-3.6/73.509
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-3.6 / 112.4)*(112.4 / 73.509)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-3.2 %*1.5291
=-4.90 %

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.


JLT Mobile Computers AB ROA % Related Terms


JLT Mobile Computers AB ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JLT Mobile Computers AB'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.

JLT Mobile Computers AB ROA % Chart

JLT Mobile Computers AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.45 4.66 1.45 -8.32 -3.18

JLT Mobile Computers AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.21 -5.00 6.20 -18.12 -4.90

OSTO:JLT vs SNDK, DELL, STX: ROA % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, JLT Mobile Computers AB'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.


JLT Mobile Computers AB ROA % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, JLT Mobile Computers AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JLT Mobile Computers AB's ROA % falls into.


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JLT Mobile Computers AB ROA % Calculation

JLT Mobile Computers AB'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 )
=-2.532/( (87.46+71.618)/ 2 )
=-2.532/79.539
=-3.18 %

JLT Mobile Computers AB'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 )
=-3.6/( (71.618+75.4)/ 2 )
=-3.6/73.509
=-4.90 %

* 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 -4.90% mean?
JLT Mobile Computers AB (OSTO:JLT) has a ROA % of -4.90% 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 JLT Mobile Computers AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JLT Mobile Computers AB ranks #1999 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is JLT Mobile Computers AB's ROA % too high?
JLT Mobile Computers AB's current ROA % is -4.90%. Based on the distribution chart, JLT Mobile Computers AB ranks #1999 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JLT Mobile Computers AB has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JLT Mobile Computers AB's ROA % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, JLT Mobile Computers AB ranks #1999 out of 2505 companies for ROA %. This places JLT Mobile Computers AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. 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 2.28, based on 2,505 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 JLT Mobile Computers AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JLT Mobile Computers AB's current ROA % is -4.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JLT Mobile Computers AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JLT Mobile Computers AB (OSTO:JLT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.59, compared to a current price of kr1.95 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.90%. JLT Mobile Computers AB's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 JLT Mobile Computers AB (OSTO:JLT), the current ROA % is -4.90% 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 JLT Mobile Computers AB (OSTO:JLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JLT Mobile Computers AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.95 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.59. GuruFocus considers JLT Mobile Computers AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:JLT:

  • ROA %: -4.90%
  • GF Value™: kr2.59 vs. price of kr1.95 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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


JLT Mobile Computers AB Business Description

Address Isbjornsvagen 3, Vaxjo, SWE, SE-352 45
JLT Mobile Computers AB is a Sweden-based company engaged in the manufacturing of rugged mobile computers. It is engaged in the development, manufacture, and marketing of rugged vehicle-mounted computers and mobile handheld tablet computers. The computers are manufactured to withstand environmental conditions like moisture, dust, vibrations, electromagnetic fields or extreme temperatures. The company's products are used in many industries, including warehousing, ports, agriculture, and mining. The company conducts sales in three geographic regions: the Nordics, EMEA (Europe excluding the Nordics, plus the Middle East and Africa), and the Americas (North and South America).
67GF Score

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