ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NanoFocus AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €-0.52 Mil.
NanoFocus AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €8.84 Mil. Therefore, NanoFocus AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -5.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NanoFocus AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:N2F0'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.03 Med: -14.18 Max: -5.92
Current: -5.92
During the past 13 years, NanoFocus AG's highest ROA % was -5.92%. The lowest was -30.03%. And the median was -14.18%.
STU:N2F0's ROA % is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.27
vs STU:N2F0: -5.92
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) 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.
NanoFocus AG ROA % Related Terms
NanoFocus AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NanoFocus 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, NanoFocus 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.
NanoFocus AG ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, NanoFocus AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NanoFocus 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) has a ROA % of -5.92% as of Dec. 2024. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on NanoFocus AG and its competitors.
Is NanoFocus AG's ROA % too high?
NanoFocus AG's current ROA % is -5.92%. Overall, NanoFocus AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NanoFocus AG's ROA % compare to FTV and KEYS?
NanoFocus AG's ROA % of -5.92% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. 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 2,501 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 NanoFocus AG 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. NanoFocus AG's current ROA % is -5.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NanoFocus AG stock overvalued right now?
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) has a current ROA % of -5.92%. The current ROA % is -5.92%. NanoFocus AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0), the current ROA % is -5.92% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
NanoFocus AG is engaged in the nano and microtechnology sector. The optical 3D surface measurement technology of the company is used in industry and in science to examine surfaces with structures in the micro and nano range. Its principal areas of activity include the development, production, and distribution of surface measuring systems from the laboratory to production control. The company's products include Surface 3D measurement, Precise 3D profilometry, Fast line sensor, and Powerful software. It provides measurement solutions for the automotive, Medical technology, Fuel cell technology, Electronics and semiconductors, mechanical engineering, Tooling, Microsystems, solar, Material Science, security technology, Art printing, and paper industry.
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