DATA Communications ManagementTSX:DCM 80 ROA % is 5.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 448% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates TSX:DCM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, DATA Communications Management ranks worse than 57.57% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DATA Communications Management's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$19.2 Mil.
DATA Communications Management's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$360.1 Mil. Therefore, DATA Communications Management's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DATA Communications Management's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DCM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.54 Med: 0.97 Max: 9.65
Current: 2.39
During the past 13 years, DATA Communications Management's highest ROA % was 9.65%. The lowest was -28.54%. And the median was 0.97%.
TSX:DCM's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.57% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs TSX:DCM: 2.39
DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) 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.
DATA Communications Management ROA % Related Terms
DATA Communications Management ROA % Historical 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DATA Communications Management'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.
DATA Communications Management ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DATA Communications Management's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DATA Communications Management'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.
DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) has a ROA % of 5.32% 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 DATA Communications Management and its competitors. This is 448% above median its historical median of 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #631 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is DATA Communications Management's ROA % too high?
DATA Communications Management's current ROA % of 5.32% is 448% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. DATA Communications Management's value of 5.32% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #631 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DATA Communications Management has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DATA Communications Management's ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #631 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places DATA Communications Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. DATA Communications Management's value of 5.32% is 54% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 3.46, DATA Communications Management 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 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. DATA Communications Management's current ROA % of 5.32% is 54% 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 DATA Communications Management 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. DATA Communications Management's current ROA % is 5.32%, which is 448% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DATA Communications Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.15, compared to a current price of C$1.66 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.32%, which is 448% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 54% above the Business Services industry median of 3.46. DATA Communications Management's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM), the current ROA % is 5.32% 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 DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$1.66 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.15.
GuruFocus considers DATA Communications Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DCM:
ROA %: 5.32% (448% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: C$2.15 vs. price of C$1.66 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Business Services median (#631 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DATA Communications Management Business Description
DATA Communications Management Corp is a Canadian provider of print and digital solutions, serving brands across industries such as financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, regulated sectors, and the public sector. The company manufactures customized products based on pre-approved customer specifications and also procures and resells products from third-party vendors, including technology-enabled hardware solutions, as requested by clients. It mainly operates in Canada, which generates the majority of its revenue, with additional operations in the United States.
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