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ASX:PIQ's ROA % is ranked worse than 79.59% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.87
vs ASX:PIQ: -87.36
Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) 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.
Proteomics International Laboratories ROA % Related Terms
Proteomics International Laboratories 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Proteomics International Laboratories'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.
Proteomics International Laboratories ROA % vs Biotechnology 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.
Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) has a ROA % of -92.44% 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 Proteomics International Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks #1127 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Proteomics International Laboratories' ROA % too high?
Proteomics International Laboratories' current ROA % is -92.44%. Based on the distribution chart, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks #1127 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Proteomics International Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proteomics International Laboratories' ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks #1127 out of 1416 companies for ROA %. This places Proteomics International Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Proteomics International Laboratories and its competitors. Proteomics International Laboratories's current ROA % is -92.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proteomics International Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.48, compared to a current price of A$0.20 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -92.44%. Proteomics International Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ), the current ROA % is -92.44% 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 Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proteomics International Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.20 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.48.
GuruFocus considers Proteomics International Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PIQ:
ROA %: -92.44%
GF Value™: A$0.48 vs. price of A$0.20 (59.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PIQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Proteomics International Laboratories Business Description
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd is a biological research and drug discovery company. It is a pioneering medical technology company operating at the forefront of predictive diagnostics and precision medicine. The Company specialises in proteomics-the industrial-scale study of the structure and function of proteins. Its pipeline includes Promarker, Pipeline PromarkerD, PromarkerEndo, PromarkerEso, and OxiDx.
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