ADTSTU:541 +0.91%65 ROA % is 4.27% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:541 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, ADT ranks better than 53.56% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ADT's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €583 Mil.
ADT's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13,637 Mil. Therefore, ADT's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADT's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:541'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.5 Med: -0.65 Max: 3.92
Current: 3.92
During the past 12 years, ADT's highest ROA % was 3.92%. The lowest was -5.50%. And the median was -0.65%.
STU:541's ROA % is ranked better than 53.56% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs STU:541: 3.92
ADT (STU:541) 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.
ADT ROA % Related Terms
ADT ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADT'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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, ADT'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.
ADT ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ADT's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADT'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.
ADT (STU:541) has a ROA % of 4.27% 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 ADT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ADT ranks #509 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is ADT's ROA % too high?
ADT's current ROA % is 4.27%. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. ADT's value of 4.27% is 23.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADT ranks #509 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ADT has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADT's ROA % compare to BCO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ADT ranks #509 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This puts ADT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. ADT's value of 4.27% is 23.6% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.46, based on 1,096 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. ADT's current ROA % of 4.27% is 23.6% 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 ADT and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADT's current ROA % is 4.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADT (STU:541) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.44, compared to a current price of €5.55 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.27% and 23.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.46. ADT's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 ADT (STU:541), the current ROA % is 4.27% 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 ADT (STU:541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.55 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.44.
GuruFocus considers ADT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:541:
ROA %: 4.27%
GF Value™: €7.44 vs. price of €5.55 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% above the Business Services median (#509 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADT Inc is a provider of security, interactive, and smart home solutions serving consumer and small business customers in the United States (U.S.). The Company conducts business under the ADT brand name.
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