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.
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings ROA % Related Terms
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings 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.
* 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.
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings ROA % vs Waste Management 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.
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings (CDTG) has a ROA % of -18.06% 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 CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings ranks #209 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings' ROA % too high?
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings' current ROA % is -18.06%. Based on the distribution chart, CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings ranks #209 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings' ROA % compare to AQMS and QRHC?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings ranks #209 out of 249 companies for ROA %. This places CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.54. 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 1.54, based on 249 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 CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings's current ROA % is -18.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings (CDTG) has a current ROA % of -18.06%. The current ROA % is -18.06%. CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings (CDTG), the current ROA % is -18.06% 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.
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings Business Description
CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings Ltd, through its subsidiaries, operates as a waste treatment company. It generates revenue through the design, development, manufacture, sales, installation, operation, and maintenance of sewage treatment systems and by providing sewage treatment services. The Group engages in two business lines: rural sewage treatment and septic tank treatment in both urban and rural areas. For rural sewage treatment, it provides end-to-end rural sewage treatment solutions in China, including system sales, plant construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance for municipal and enterprise clients. For septic tank treatment, it offers on-site, or in-situ, septic tank treatment services with its proprietary systems for different customer segments in China.
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