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China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group (HKSE:00542) 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.
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ROA % Related Terms
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group 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.
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ROA % Chart
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group Annual Data
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group'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.
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ROA % vs Real Estate 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group (HKSE:00542) has a ROA % of 7.72% 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 China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ranks #899 out of 1803 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's ROA % too high?
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's current ROA % is 7.72%. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.83. China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's value of 7.72% is 321.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ranks #899 out of 1803 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group ranks #899 out of 1803 companies for ROA %. This puts China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.83. China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's value of 7.72% is 321.9% above 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.83, based on 1,803 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. China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's current ROA % of 7.72% is 321.9% 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 China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's current ROA % is 7.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group (HKSE:00542) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.85, compared to a current price of HK$0.83 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.72% and 321.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.83. China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group (HKSE:00542), the current ROA % is 7.72% 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 China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group (HKSE:00542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.83 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.85.
GuruFocus considers China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00542:
ROA %: 7.72%
GF Value™: HK$0.85 vs. price of HK$0.83 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 321.9% above the Real Estate median (#899 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Cultural Tourism and Agriculture Group Ltd is engaged in the Property development segment comprises the development and sales of properties and provision of ancillary services, including agency and clubhouse operating services; the Hotel business segment comprises the sub-licensing rights to hotel operators and hotel management activities, and Other Business, including Trading of goods. It derives maximum revenue from the Property Development Segment. The company generated its revenue from PRC.
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