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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lippo China Resources's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$38.1 Mil.
Lippo China Resources's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$3,455.2 Mil. Therefore, Lippo China Resources's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lippo China Resources's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00156'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.28 Med: -2.64 Max: 6.34
Current: -1.76
During the past 13 years, Lippo China Resources's highest ROA % was 6.34%. The lowest was -18.28%. And the median was -2.64%.
HKSE:00156's ROA % is ranked worse than 72.25% of 364
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs HKSE:00156: -1.76
Lippo China Resources (HKSE:00156) 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 Restaurants subindustry, Lippo China Resources'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.
Lippo China Resources ROA % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lippo China Resources's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lippo China Resources'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.
Lippo China Resources (HKSE:00156) has a ROA % of 1.10% 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 Lippo China Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lippo China Resources ranks #263 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Lippo China Resources' ROA % too high?
Lippo China Resources' current ROA % is 1.10%. The Restaurants industry median ROA % is 2.19. Lippo China Resources' value of 1.10% is 49.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lippo China Resources ranks #263 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lippo China Resources has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lippo China Resources' ROA % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Lippo China Resources ranks #263 out of 364 companies for ROA %. This places Lippo China Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.19. Lippo China Resources' value of 1.10% is 49.8% below this benchmark. 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROA % among Restaurants companies is 2.19, based on 364 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. Lippo China Resources's current ROA % of 1.10% is 49.8% below 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 Lippo China Resources and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROA % is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lippo China Resources's current ROA % is 1.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lippo China Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lippo China Resources (HKSE:00156) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.98, compared to a current price of HK$0.98 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.10% and 49.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.19. Lippo China Resources' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Lippo China Resources (HKSE:00156), the current ROA % is 1.10% 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 Lippo China Resources (HKSE:00156) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lippo China Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.98 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.98.
GuruFocus considers Lippo China Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00156:
ROA %: 1.10%
GF Value™: HK$0.98 vs. price of HK$0.98 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.8% below the Restaurants median (#263 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00156 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lippo China Resources Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the following segments: Property investment, Food businesses, Healthcare services, Securities investment, Treasury investment, Property management, and Others. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Food business activity, which includes the distribution of consumer food and non-food products, food manufacturing and retailing, the management of restaurants, and food court operations. The company operates in Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Republic of Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries, of which the key revenue is generated from the Republic of Singapore.
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