Sonel (WAR:SON) ROA %: 8.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


WAR:SON Sonel SA WAR:SON
92 GF Score
Price zł13.75
GF Value zł18.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sonel ROA %?

Sonel WAR:SON -2.48% 92 ROA % is 8.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates WAR:SON with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of zł18.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, Sonel ranks worse than 50.24% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sonel's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł12.4 Mil. Sonel's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł147.5 Mil. Therefore, Sonel's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.44%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sonel's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:SON' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 10.37   Max: 14.49
Current: 2.24

During the past 13 years, Sonel's highest ROA % was 14.49%. The lowest was 2.24%. And the median was 10.37%.

WAR:SON's ROA % is ranked worse than
50.24% of 2498 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs WAR:SON: 2.24

Sonel  (WAR:SON) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=12.444/147.5155
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(12.444 / 153.248)*(153.248 / 147.5155)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=8.12 %*1.0389
=8.44 %

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.


Sonel ROA % Related Terms


Sonel ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonel'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.

Sonel ROA % Chart

Sonel Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.13 10.91 8.98 10.16 11.19

Sonel Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
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WAR:SON vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: ROA % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sonel'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.


Sonel ROA % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sonel's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonel's ROA % falls into.


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Sonel ROA % Calculation

Sonel's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=20.129/( (164.797+195.119)/ 2 )
=20.129/179.958
=11.19 %

Sonel's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=12.444/( (143.021+152.01)/ 2 )
=12.444/147.5155
=8.44 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 8.44% mean?
Sonel (WAR:SON) has a ROA % of 8.44% 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 Sonel and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, Sonel's ROA % has ranged from 2.24 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonel ranks #1255 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Sonel's ROA % too high?
Sonel's current ROA % of 8.44% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 14.49. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Sonel's value of 8.44% is 271.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonel ranks #1255 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonel has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonel's ROA % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sonel ranks #1255 out of 2498 companies for ROA %. This places Sonel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Sonel's value of 8.44% is 271.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonel's own ROA % has ranged from 2.24 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Sonel 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,498 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. Sonel's current ROA % of 8.44% is 271.8% 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 Sonel 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. Sonel's current ROA % is 8.44%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonel (WAR:SON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł18.06, compared to a current price of zł13.75 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.44%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 271.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Sonel's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Sonel (WAR:SON), the current ROA % is 8.44% 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 Sonel (WAR:SON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł13.75 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł18.06. GuruFocus considers Sonel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:SON:

  • ROA %: 8.44% (19% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
  • GF Value™: zł18.06 vs. price of zł13.75 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 271.8% above the Hardware median (#1255 of 2498)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:SON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sonel Business Description

Address Wokulskiego 11, Swidnica, POL, 58-100
Sonel SA is a Polish manufacturer of measuring instruments for power generation and telecommunications sectors. The company is used to measure fault loop resistance and impedance, insulation resistance, earth resistance and soil resistivity, among others. It offers low resistance meters, phase sequence testers, wire tracers, power quality analyzers, clamp meters, multimeters and pyrometers.
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