China Overseas Land & InvestmentCAOVF 72 ROA % is 0.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 5.33. GuruFocus rates CAOVF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,801 Real Estate companies, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks worse than 52.69% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. China Overseas Land & Investment's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,162 Mil.
China Overseas Land & Investment's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $127,785 Mil. Therefore, China Overseas Land & Investment's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.91%.
CAOVF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 5.33 Max: 6.61
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, China Overseas Land & Investment's highest ROA % was 6.61%. The lowest was 1.41%. And the median was 5.33%.
CAOVF's ROA % is ranked worse than 52.69% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs CAOVF: 1.41
China Overseas Land & Investment (OTCPK:CAOVF) 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.
China Overseas Land & Investment ROA % Related Terms
China Overseas Land & Investment 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.
China Overseas Land & Investment ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, China Overseas Land & Investment'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.
China Overseas Land & Investment ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China Overseas Land & Investment's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Overseas Land & Investment'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Overseas Land & Investment (CAOVF) has a ROA % of 0.91% 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 China Overseas Land & Investment and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 5.33. Over the past decade, China Overseas Land & Investment's ROA % has ranged from 1.41 to 6.61. According to the industry distribution chart, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks #949 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is China Overseas Land & Investment's ROA % too high?
China Overseas Land & Investment's current ROA % of 0.91% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 5.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 6.61. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.70. China Overseas Land & Investment's value of 0.91% is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks #949 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Overseas Land & Investment has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Overseas Land & Investment's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Overseas Land & Investment ranks #949 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places China Overseas Land & Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. China Overseas Land & Investment's value of 0.91% is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China Overseas Land & Investment's own ROA % has ranged from 1.41 to 6.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.33 vs. the industry median of 1.70, China Overseas Land & Investment has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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. China Overseas Land & Investment's current ROA % of 0.91% is 46.5% below 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 China Overseas Land & Investment and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Overseas Land & Investment's current ROA % is 0.91%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Overseas Land & Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Overseas Land & Investment (CAOVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.61, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.91%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 5.33 and 46.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 1.70. China Overseas Land & Investment's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 China Overseas Land & Investment (CAOVF), the current ROA % is 0.91% 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 China Overseas Land & Investment (CAOVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Overseas Land & Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.61.
GuruFocus considers China Overseas Land & Investment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAOVF:
ROA %: 0.91% (83% below median its 10-year median of 5.33)
GF Value™: $1.61 vs. price of $2.05 (27% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Real Estate median (#949 of 1801)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAOVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Overseas Land & Investment Business Description
China Overseas Land & Investment is a large real estate developer in China. Property development accounts for most of the earnings, with property sales scale among the top five of all peers regarding contracted sales. In addition to property development, COLI has actively grown its commercial property portfolio, with a dual focus on offices and shopping malls for recurring income. COLI is a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering, China's largest construction firm. It also holds about a 40% stake in China Overseas Grand Oceans, a real estate developer focusing on lower-tier cities in China.
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