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RP Optical LabXTAE:RPOL -4.96%16 ROA % is 6.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 20.54. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, RP Optical Lab ranks better than 91.4% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. RP Optical Lab's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪18.1 Mil.
RP Optical Lab's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪280.6 Mil. Therefore, RP Optical Lab's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RP Optical Lab's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:RPOL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.76 Med: 20.54 Max: 23.3
Current: 11.76
During the past 3 years, RP Optical Lab's highest ROA % was 23.30%. The lowest was 11.76%. And the median was 20.54%.
XTAE:RPOL's ROA % is ranked better than 91.4% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs XTAE:RPOL: 11.76
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) 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.
RP Optical Lab ROA % Related Terms
RP Optical Lab ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RP Optical Lab'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 Electronic Components subindustry, RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, RP Optical Lab's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a ROA % of 6.44% 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 20.54. Over the past decade, RP Optical Lab's ROA % has ranged from 11.76 to 23.30. According to the industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #215 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is RP Optical Lab's ROA % too high?
RP Optical Lab's current ROA % of 6.44% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 20.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.76 to a high of 23.30. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. RP Optical Lab's value of 6.44% is 182.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #215 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #215 out of 2501 companies for ROA %. This places RP Optical Lab in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. RP Optical Lab's value of 6.44% is 182.5% above this benchmark. Historically, RP Optical Lab's own ROA % has ranged from 11.76 to 23.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.54 vs. the industry median of 2.28, RP Optical Lab 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 2.28, based on 2,501 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. RP Optical Lab's current ROA % of 6.44% is 182.5% 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RP Optical Lab's current ROA % is 6.44%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 20.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current ROA % of 6.44%. The current ROA % is 6.44%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 20.54 and 182.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 4 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current ROA % is 6.44% 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.
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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