XMAD:DESA's ROA % is ranked better than 85% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs XMAD:DESA: 9.14
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ROA % Related Terms
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje 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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ROA % Chart
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje Annual Data
* 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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
* 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) has a ROA % of 9.27% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's ROA % has ranged from 2.02 to 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ranks #461 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's ROA % too high?
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's current ROA % of 9.27% is 123% above median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.02 to a high of 9.24. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.02. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's value of 9.27% is 207% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ranks #461 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's ROA % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ranks #461 out of 3074 companies for ROA %. This places Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's value of 9.27% is 207% above this benchmark. Historically, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's own ROA % has ranged from 2.02 to 9.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.02, based on 3,074 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. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's current ROA % of 9.27% is 207% 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 Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's current ROA % is 9.27%, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.82, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.27%, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 207% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.02. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA), the current ROA % is 9.27% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.82.
GuruFocus considers Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:DESA:
ROA %: 9.27% (123% above median its 10-year median of 4.15)
GF Value™: €15.82 vs. price of €24.40 (54.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 207% above the Industrial Products median (#461 of 3074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:DESA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje Business Description
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of anchors and fastenings for construction applications. The company's product offerings include screws, chemical anchors, metallic anchors, tube clamps and fastenings, among others. It sells its products under the brand name Desa, Desatools and Construsim.
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