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Lennox InternationalSTU:LXI -1.31%92 ROA % is 11.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 20.95. GuruFocus rates STU:LXI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €469.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Lennox International ranks better than 98.15% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lennox International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €406 Mil.
Lennox International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,600 Mil. Therefore, Lennox International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lennox International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LXI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.16 Med: 20.95 Max: 25.27
Current: 21.12
During the past 13 years, Lennox International's highest ROA % was 25.27%. The lowest was 16.16%. And the median was 20.95%.
STU:LXI's ROA % is ranked better than 98.15% of 1783
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.87
vs STU:LXI: 21.12
Lennox International (STU:LXI) 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.
* 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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Lennox International'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.
Lennox International ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lennox International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lennox International'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.
Lennox International (STU:LXI) has a ROA % of 11.27% 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 Lennox International and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 20.95. Over the past decade, Lennox International's ROA % has ranged from 16.16 to 25.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #33 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Lennox International's ROA % too high?
Lennox International's current ROA % of 11.27% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 20.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.16 to a high of 25.27. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.87. Lennox International's value of 11.27% is 292.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #33 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lennox International has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lennox International's ROA % compare to MAIR and MAS?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #33 out of 1783 companies for ROA %. This places Lennox International in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.87. Lennox International's value of 11.27% is 292.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lennox International's own ROA % has ranged from 16.16 to 25.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.95 vs. the industry median of 2.87, Lennox International 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.87, based on 1,783 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. Lennox International's current ROA % of 11.27% is 292.7% 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 Lennox International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lennox International's current ROA % is 11.27%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 20.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lennox International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International (STU:LXI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €469.91, compared to a current price of €467.40 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.27%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 20.95 and 292.7% above the Construction industry median of 2.87. Lennox International's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Lennox International (STU:LXI), the current ROA % is 11.27% 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 Lennox International (STU:LXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €467.40 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €469.91.
GuruFocus considers Lennox International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LXI:
ROA %: 11.27% (46% below median its 10-year median of 20.95)
GF Value™: €469.91 vs. price of €467.40 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 292.7% above the Construction median (#33 of 1783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lennox International manufacturers and distributes heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products for the North American replacement (75% of sales) and new construction (25% of sales) markets. Residential HVAC (home comfort solutions) accounts for 67% of sales and commercial HVAC (building climate solutions) accounts for the remaining 33% of sales. Lennox's commercial exposure is what its peers refer to as residential and light commercial, and lacks the scale and complexity of what is referred to as an applied solution. The company goes to market with multiple brands, but Lennox is its flagship HVAC brand.
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