What is Lantronix's return on invested capital?

Lantronix (LTRX) reported return on invested capital of -10.8% in Q1 2026.

What is the long-term trend for Lantronix's return on invested capital?

Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Lantronix's return on invested capital has grown at a 44.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -7.7% to -16%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.

Lantronix LTRX Return on invested capital

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$30.2M+5.9%

Gross profit$13.0M+4.9%

Operating income-$1.1M+68.5%

Net income-$1.2M+69.5%

EPS (diluted)-$0.03+70.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$23.5M+17.6%

Total debt$8.7M-30.6%

Total equity$74.5M-1.3%

Total assets$120.0M-3.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$2.2M-32.9%

CapEx$237.0K+95.9%

Free cash flow$1.9M-37.9%

Valuation

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Market cap$262.3M+134%

Enterprise value$247.47M+139%

P/S2.2×+1.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin42.9%+1.8pp

Operating margin-5.8%—

Net margin-5.5%-0.5pp

FCF margin7.1%+1.5pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-8.7%-1.7pp

Debt / equity0.1×0.0×

Current ratio2.7×+0.1×

Where this comes from

Calculated from Lantronix’s reported figures.

nopat/invested capital=-10.8%

Based on trailing twelve months.

The official record: Lantronix’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Lantronix's return on invested capital?: Lantronix (LTRX) reported return on invested capital of -10.8% in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Lantronix's return on invested capital?: Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Lantronix's return on invested capital has grown at a 44.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -7.7% to -16%.
What does return on invested capital mean?: Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.