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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NetScout Systems's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €75.8 Mil.
NetScout Systems's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,021.2 Mil. Therefore, NetScout Systems's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NetScout Systems's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NSZ'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.35 Med: 0.78 Max: 5.35
Current: 5.35
During the past 13 years, NetScout Systems's highest ROA % was 5.35%. The lowest was -15.35%. And the median was 0.78%.
STU:NSZ's ROA % is ranked better than 64.94% of 2898
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs STU:NSZ: 5.35
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
NetScout Systems ROA % Related Terms
NetScout Systems ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NetScout Systems'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NetScout Systems'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.
NetScout Systems ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NetScout Systems's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetScout Systems'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) has a ROA % of 3.75% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on NetScout Systems and its competitors. This is 381% above median its historical median of 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #1016 out of 2898 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is NetScout Systems' ROA % too high?
NetScout Systems' current ROA % of 3.75% is 381% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.75. NetScout Systems' value of 3.75% is 114.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #1016 out of 2898 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' ROA % compare to EEFT and TDC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #1016 out of 2898 companies for ROA %. This puts NetScout Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.75. NetScout Systems' value of 3.75% is 114.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.75, NetScout Systems 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.75, based on 2,898 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. NetScout Systems's current ROA % of 3.75% is 114.3% 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 NetScout Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetScout Systems's current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 381% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) has a current ROA % of 3.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €32.93 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 381% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 114.3% above the Software industry median of 1.75. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ), the current ROA % is 3.75% as of Jun. 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 NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.93 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42.
Key valuation signals for STU:NSZ:
ROA %: 3.75% (381% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €32.93 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.3% above the Software median (#1016 of 2898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NSZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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