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LSI SoftwareWAR:LSI +5.37%78 ROA % is 27.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 11.83. GuruFocus rates WAR:LSI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł26.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,886 Software companies, LSI Software ranks better than 96.57% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LSI Software's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł24.64 Mil.
LSI Software's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł89.10 Mil. Therefore, LSI Software's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Software's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:LSI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48 Med: 11.83 Max: 23.02
Current: 23.02
During the past 13 years, LSI Software's highest ROA % was 23.02%. The lowest was 4.48%. And the median was 11.83%.
WAR:LSI's ROA % is ranked better than 96.57% of 2886
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs WAR:LSI: 23.02
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) 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.
LSI Software ROA % Related Terms
LSI Software ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Software'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 - Application subindustry, LSI Software'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.
LSI Software ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, LSI Software's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Software'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.
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a ROA % of 27.65% 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 LSI Software and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 11.83. Over the past decade, LSI Software's ROA % has ranged from 4.48 to 23.02. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #99 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is LSI Software's ROA % too high?
LSI Software's current ROA % of 27.65% is 134% above median its 10-year median of 11.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 23.02. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.68. LSI Software's value of 27.65% is 1545.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #99 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's ROA % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #99 out of 2886 companies for ROA %. This places LSI Software in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. LSI Software's value of 27.65% is 1545.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LSI Software's own ROA % has ranged from 4.48 to 23.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.83 vs. the industry median of 1.68, LSI Software 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 1.68, based on 2,886 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. LSI Software's current ROA % of 27.65% is 1545.8% 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 LSI Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Software's current ROA % is 27.65%, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 11.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.07, compared to a current price of zł62.80 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 27.65%, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 11.83 and 1545.8% above the Software industry median of 1.68. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current ROA % is 27.65% 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł62.80 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.07.
GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:
ROA %: 27.65% (134% above median its 10-year median of 11.83)
GF Value™: zł26.07 vs. price of zł62.80 (140.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1545.8% above the Software median (#99 of 2886)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:LSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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