GLG (ASX:GLE) ROA %: -1.21% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:GLE GLG Corp Ltd ASX:GLE
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What is GLG ROA %?

GLG ASX:GLE 47 ROA % is -1.21% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GLE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, GLG ranks worse than 78.69% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. GLG's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.6 Mil. GLG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$135.1 Mil. Therefore, GLG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.21%.

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

ASX:GLE' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: 1.46   Max: 3.63
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, GLG's highest ROA % was 3.63%. The lowest was -3.43%. And the median was 1.46%.

ASX:GLE's ROA % is ranked worse than
78.69% of 1070 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.94 vs ASX:GLE: -2.58

GLG  (ASX:GLE) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-1.64/135.112
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1.64 / 162.884)*(162.884 / 135.112)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-1.01 %*1.2055
=-1.21 %

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.


GLG ROA % Related Terms


GLG ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GLG'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.

GLG ROA % Chart

GLG Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 3.63 -1.52 -3.43 -1.42

GLG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.73 -3.18 0.94 -3.84 -1.21

ASX:GLE vs RL, LEVI, VFC: ROA % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, GLG'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.


GLG ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GLG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GLG ROA % Calculation

GLG's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-2.074/( (151.183+141.271)/ 2 )
=-2.074/146.227
=-1.42 %

GLG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.64/( (141.271+128.953)/ 2 )
=-1.64/135.112
=-1.21 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -1.21% mean?
GLG (ASX:GLE) has a ROA % of -1.21% 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 GLG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #842 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is GLG's ROA % too high?
GLG's current ROA % is -1.21%. Based on the distribution chart, GLG ranks #842 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GLG has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLG's ROA % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #842 out of 1070 companies for ROA %. This places GLG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.94. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.94, based on 1,070 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. 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 GLG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GLG's current ROA % is -1.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG (ASX:GLE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.16 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.21%. GLG's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 GLG (ASX:GLE), the current ROA % is -1.21% 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 GLG (ASX:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.16 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13. GuruFocus considers GLG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GLE:

  • ROA %: -1.21%
  • GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$0.16 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

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


GLG Business Description

Address 15, Harvey Road, Singapore, SGP, 369930
GLG Corp Ltd is a supplier of knitwear, apparel, garments, accessories, and supply chain management operations. The company's operating segments are fabric, which manufactures and wholesales fabric; and garments, which is engaged in the manufacturing and wholesaling of garments. The garment segment contributes the majority of revenue. The products offered by the group include ready-to-wear, casual active, sleepwear, menswear, and childrenswear.
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