ROA is leverage-neutral compared to ROE. Software companies routinely produce high ROA; banks and utilities much lower. Compare within an industry.
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ROA vs ROIC?
ROIC (return on invested capital) narrows in on capital actually deployed by the business, excluding excess cash. Often the sharpest quality signal.