Hong Kong and China Gas CoFRA:HCG +0.05%83 ROA % is 3.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks better than 57.93% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €598 Mil.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €17,946 Mil. Therefore, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HCG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 3.98 Max: 7.14
Current: 3.52
During the past 13 years, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's highest ROA % was 7.14%. The lowest was 3.19%. And the median was 3.98%.
FRA:HCG's ROA % is ranked better than 57.93% of 511
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs FRA:HCG: 3.52
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) 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.
* 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) has a ROA % of 3.33% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.98. Over the past decade, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.19 to 7.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #215 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROA % too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current ROA % of 3.33% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 7.14. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.02. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 3.33% is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #215 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROA % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #215 out of 511 companies for ROA %. This puts Hong Kong and China Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 3.33% is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.19 to 7.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Hong Kong and China Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.02, based on 511 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. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current ROA % of 3.33% is 10.3% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current ROA % is 3.33%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.68, compared to a current price of €0.74 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.33%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 10.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.02. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG), the current ROA % is 3.33% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.74 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCG:
ROA %: 3.33% (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.98)
GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.74 (8.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#215 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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