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 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.
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co ROA % Related Terms
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co 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.
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co ROA % Chart
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co Annual Data
* 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.
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:GSZ) has a ROA % of 2.89% 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 CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co and its competitors. This is 528% above median its historical median of 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co ranks #187 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's ROA % too high?
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's current ROA % of 2.89% is 528% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.48. CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's value of 2.89% is 16.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co ranks #187 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's ROA % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co ranks #187 out of 356 companies for ROA %. This places CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.48. CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's value of 2.89% is 16.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 2.48, CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co has consistently been above 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.48, based on 356 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. CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's current ROA % of 2.89% is 16.5% above 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 CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's current ROA % is 2.89%, which is 528% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:GSZ) has a current ROA % of 2.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.86, compared to a current price of €1.45 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.89%, which is 528% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 16.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.48. CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:GSZ), the current ROA % is 2.89% 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 CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co (FRA:GSZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.45 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.86.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GSZ:
ROA %: 2.89% (528% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: €1.86 vs. price of €1.45 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#187 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GSZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co Business Description
CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Co Ltd manufactures military and civil ships and conducts off-shore engineering. The functions of the boats have a wide range, including military, patrol, rescue, and transportation. Multiple subsidiaries allow the company to produce multiple ships and supply customized maintenance for clients. The company operates through the following business segments: Shipbuilding and related business which generates key revenue, Steel Structure engineering, Ship maintenance, and others.
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