Alco Holdings (HKSE:00328) ROA %: -95.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00328 Alco Holdings Ltd HKSE:00328
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Price HK$0.41
GF Value HK$1.42
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What is Alco Holdings ROA %?

Alco Holdings HKSE:00328 +2.50% 34 ROA % is -95.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00328 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, Alco Holdings ranks worse than 96.88% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Alco Holdings's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-135.0 Mil. Alco Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$141.8 Mil. Therefore, Alco Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -95.15%.

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

HKSE:00328' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.35   Med: -32.55   Max: 257.97
Current: -56.28

During the past 13 years, Alco Holdings's highest ROA % was 257.97%. The lowest was -91.35%. And the median was -32.55%.

HKSE:00328's ROA % is ranked worse than
96.88% of 2501 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs HKSE:00328: -56.28

Alco Holdings  (HKSE:00328) 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
=-134.952/141.83
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-134.952 / 121.104)*(121.104 / 141.83)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-111.43 %*0.8539
=-95.15 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.


Alco Holdings ROA % Related Terms


Alco Holdings ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alco Holdings'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.

Alco Holdings ROA % Chart

Alco Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -54.13 -91.35 257.97 -35.52 -59.26

Alco Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.47 -26.95 -44.66 -22.23 -95.15

HKSE:00328 vs AAPL: ROA % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Alco 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.


Alco Holdings ROA % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alco Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alco Holdings's ROA % falls into.


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Alco Holdings ROA % Calculation

Alco Holdings's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-86.893/( (179.494+113.742)/ 2 )
=-86.893/146.618
=-59.26 %

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

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-134.952/( (169.918+113.742)/ 2 )
=-134.952/141.83
=-95.15 %

* 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 (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 -95.15% mean?
Alco Holdings (HKSE:00328) has a ROA % of -95.15% 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 Alco Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alco Holdings ranks #2423 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Alco Holdings' ROA % too high?
Alco Holdings' current ROA % is -95.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Alco Holdings ranks #2423 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alco Holdings' ROA % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alco Holdings ranks #2423 out of 2501 companies for ROA %. This places Alco Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.31. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.31, based on 2,501 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 Alco Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alco Holdings's current ROA % is -95.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alco Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alco Holdings (HKSE:00328) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.42, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 71.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -95.15%. Alco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 9 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 Alco Holdings (HKSE:00328), the current ROA % is -95.15% 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 Alco Holdings (HKSE:00328) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alco Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 71.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.42. GuruFocus considers Alco Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00328:

  • ROA %: -95.15%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.42 vs. price of HK$0.41 (71.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00328 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alco Holdings Business Description

Address 2 On Yiu Street, 11th Floor, Metropole Square, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Alco Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes AV products and Notebook products. It generates maximum revenue from the Notebook products segment. The AV products segment is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of consumer electronic products, including audio, video, and tablet products. Its Notebook products segment is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of commercial notebooks and personal computer products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Asia and also has a presence in Europe and Other Countries.
34GF Score

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