CTKB (Cytek Biosciences) ROA %: -16.57% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Cytek Biosciences ROA %?

Cytek Biosciences CTKB +0.11% 71 ROA % is -16.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTKB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Cytek Biosciences ranks worse than 71.53% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cytek Biosciences's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-75.5 Mil. Cytek Biosciences's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $455.3 Mil. Therefore, Cytek Biosciences's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.57%.

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

CTKB' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.92   Med: -1.21   Max: 13.37
Current: -15.54

During the past 7 years, Cytek Biosciences's highest ROA % was 13.37%. The lowest was -23.92%. And the median was -1.21%.

CTKB's ROA % is ranked worse than
71.53% of 857 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs CTKB: -15.54

Cytek Biosciences  (NAS:CTKB) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-75.464/455.3275
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-75.464 / 176.54)*(176.54 / 455.3275)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-42.75 %*0.3877
=-16.57 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.


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Cytek Biosciences ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cytek Biosciences'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.

Cytek Biosciences ROA % Chart

Cytek Biosciences Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.88 0.52 -2.40 -1.21 -13.85

Cytek Biosciences Quarterly Data
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CTKB vs BBNX, TCMD, NPCE: ROA % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Cytek Biosciences'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.


Cytek Biosciences ROA % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Cytek Biosciences's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cytek Biosciences ROA % Calculation

Cytek Biosciences's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-66.539/( (499.5+461.542)/ 2 )
=-66.539/480.521
=-13.85 %

Cytek Biosciences's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-75.464/( (461.542+449.113)/ 2 )
=-75.464/455.3275
=-16.57 %

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -16.57% mean?
Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) has a ROA % of -16.57% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cytek Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cytek Biosciences ranks #613 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Cytek Biosciences' ROA % too high?
Cytek Biosciences' current ROA % is -16.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Cytek Biosciences ranks #613 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cytek Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cytek Biosciences' ROA % compare to BBNX and TCMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Cytek Biosciences ranks #613 out of 857 companies for ROA %. This places Cytek Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.56. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROA % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.56, based on 857 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 Cytek Biosciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROA % is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cytek Biosciences's current ROA % is -16.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cytek Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.82, compared to a current price of $4.46 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -16.57%. Cytek Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Cytek Biosciences (CTKB), the current ROA % is -16.57% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cytek Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.46 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.82. GuruFocus considers Cytek Biosciences to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTKB:

  • ROA %: -16.57%
  • GF Value™: $5.82 vs. price of $4.46 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Cytek Biosciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 8EQ:Germany
Address 47215 Lakeview Boulevard, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Cytek Biosciences Inc is a cell analysis solutions company advancing the next generation of research and clinical tools with its novel technical approach of leveraging the full spectrum of fluorescence signatures from multiple lasers to distinguish fluorescent tags on single cells. Its patented FSP technology optimizes sensitivity and accuracy through its optical and electronic designs that utilize an inventive method of light detection and distribution to a specifically selected number and type of detectors. Its FSP cell analyzers, the Cytek Aurora, Northern Lights, and Cytek Aurora Evo systems, deliver high-resolution, high-content and high-sensitivity cell analysis and address the inherent limitations of other technologies.
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