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China Properties Investment Holdings (HKSE:00736) 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 (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.
China Properties Investment Holdings ROA % Related Terms
China Properties Investment Holdings 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.
For the Credit Services subindustry, China Properties Investment 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.
China Properties Investment Holdings ROA % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, China Properties Investment Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Properties Investment 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Properties Investment Holdings (HKSE:00736) has a ROA % of -24.64% 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 China Properties Investment Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Properties Investment Holdings ranks #504 out of 549 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is China Properties Investment Holdings' ROA % too high?
China Properties Investment Holdings' current ROA % is -24.64%. Based on the distribution chart, China Properties Investment Holdings ranks #504 out of 549 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Properties Investment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Properties Investment Holdings' ROA % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, China Properties Investment Holdings ranks #504 out of 549 companies for ROA %. This places China Properties Investment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.97. 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 Credit Services company?
The median ROA % among Credit Services companies is 1.97, based on 549 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 China Properties Investment Holdings and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median ROA % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Properties Investment Holdings's current ROA % is -24.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Properties Investment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Properties Investment Holdings (HKSE:00736) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.15 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -24.64%. China Properties Investment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Properties Investment Holdings (HKSE:00736), the current ROA % is -24.64% 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 China Properties Investment Holdings (HKSE:00736) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Properties Investment Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.15 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers China Properties Investment Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00736:
ROA %: -24.64%
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.15 (14.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00736 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Properties Investment Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The business of company operates in two segments that include Properties Investment, which leases investment properties and Money Lending Business, which lends loans and receives interest. The Money Lending business generates maximum revenue for the company. Its geographical segments include Hong Kong, PRC, and other countries, out of which the majority of the revenue is generated from PRC.
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