Want Want China HoldingsHKSE:00151 -0.30%88 ROA % is 12.72% as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 13.11. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00151 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks better than 91.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Want Want China Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$3,754 Mil.
Want Want China Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$29,516 Mil. Therefore, Want Want China Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 12.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Want Want China Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00151'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.57 Med: 13.11 Max: 15.76
Current: 14.04
During the past 13 years, Want Want China Holdings's highest ROA % was 15.76%. The lowest was 11.57%. And the median was 13.11%.
HKSE:00151's ROA % is ranked better than 91.52% of 1993
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs HKSE:00151: 14.04
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China Holdings'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.
Want Want China Holdings ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Want Want China Holdings'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) has a ROA % of 12.72% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.11. Over the past decade, Want Want China Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 11.57 to 15.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #169 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' ROA % too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current ROA % of 12.72% is near median its 10-year median of 13.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.57 to a high of 15.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.29. Want Want China Holdings' value of 12.72% is 286.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #169 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #169 out of 1993 companies for ROA %. This places Want Want China Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Want Want China Holdings' value of 12.72% is 286.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Want Want China Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 11.57 to 15.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.11 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Want Want China Holdings 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.29, based on 1,993 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. Want Want China Holdings's current ROA % of 12.72% is 286.6% 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Want Want China Holdings's current ROA % is 12.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.08, compared to a current price of HK$3.32 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.11 and 286.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.29. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151), the current ROA % is 12.72% as of Sep. 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.32 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.08.
GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00151:
ROA %: 12.72% (near median its 10-year median of 13.11)
GF Value™: HK$5.08 vs. price of HK$3.32 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 286.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#169 of 1993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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