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TalkPool AGOSTO:TALK 60 ROA % is 6.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TALK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, TalkPool AG ranks better than 90.74% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. TalkPool AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4.7 Mil.
TalkPool AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr69.7 Mil. Therefore, TalkPool AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TalkPool AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:TALK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.97 Med: -3.66 Max: 13.84
Current: 11.1
During the past 12 years, TalkPool AG's highest ROA % was 13.84%. The lowest was -24.97%. And the median was -3.66%.
OSTO:TALK's ROA % is ranked better than 90.74% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs OSTO:TALK: 11.10
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.
TalkPool AG ROA % Related Terms
TalkPool AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TalkPool AG'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 Telecom Services subindustry, TalkPool AG'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.
TalkPool AG ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TalkPool AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TalkPool AG'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.
TalkPool AG (OSTO:TALK) has a ROA % of 6.74% 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 TalkPool AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TalkPool AG ranks #34 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is TalkPool AG's ROA % too high?
TalkPool AG's current ROA % is 6.74%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.73. TalkPool AG's value of 6.74% is 146.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TalkPool AG ranks #34 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TalkPool AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TalkPool AG's ROA % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TalkPool AG ranks #34 out of 367 companies for ROA %. This places TalkPool AG in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. TalkPool AG's value of 6.74% is 146.9% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.73, based on 367 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. TalkPool AG's current ROA % of 6.74% is 146.9% 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 TalkPool AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TalkPool AG's current ROA % is 6.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TalkPool AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TalkPool AG (OSTO:TALK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.27, compared to a current price of kr15.40 — trading 111.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.74% and 146.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.73. TalkPool AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 TalkPool AG (OSTO:TALK), the current ROA % is 6.74% 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 TalkPool AG (OSTO:TALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TalkPool AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr15.40 is trading 111.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.27.
GuruFocus considers TalkPool AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:TALK:
ROA %: 6.74%
GF Value™: kr7.27 vs. price of kr15.40 (111.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#34 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:TALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TalkPool AG specializes in the design, integration, management, and optimization of communication networks and solutions. The company has built large telecom networks in over 50 countries on all continents. It offers services for the complete communication network life cycle from planning and implementation of new networks to operation and optimization and finally repair and consulting.
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