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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Automated Systems Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$82 Mil.
Automated Systems Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$3,336 Mil. Therefore, Automated Systems Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Automated Systems Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00771'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 3.52 Max: 28.32
Current: 2.48
During the past 13 years, Automated Systems Holdings's highest ROA % was 28.32%. The lowest was 0.13%. And the median was 3.52%.
HKSE:00771's ROA % is ranked better than 53.18% of 2896
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.765
vs HKSE:00771: 2.48
Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Automated Systems 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.
Automated Systems Holdings ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) has a ROA % of 2.45% 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 Automated Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 0.13 to 28.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1356 out of 2896 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Automated Systems Holdings' ROA % too high?
Automated Systems Holdings' current ROA % of 2.45% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 28.32. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.77. Automated Systems Holdings' value of 2.45% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1356 out of 2896 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Automated Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Holdings' ROA % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1356 out of 2896 companies for ROA %. This puts Automated Systems Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.77. Automated Systems Holdings' value of 2.45% is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Automated Systems Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 0.13 to 28.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Automated Systems 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.77, based on 2,896 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. Automated Systems Holdings's current ROA % of 2.45% is 38.8% 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 Automated Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Holdings's current ROA % is 2.45%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.82, compared to a current price of HK$0.71 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.45%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 38.8% above the Software industry median of 1.77. Automated Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771), the current ROA % is 2.45% 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 Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.71 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.82.
GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00771:
ROA %: 2.45% (30% below median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: HK$0.82 vs. price of HK$0.71 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Software median (#1356 of 2896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00771 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automated Systems Holdings Ltd operates as an investment holding company that provides corporate management services. It operates through the following segments: Information Technology Products and Information Technology Services. The IT Products segment engages in the business of information technology in supplying information technology and associated products. The IT Services segment engages in the business of information technology in providing systems integration, software and consulting services, engineering support for products and solutions, and managed services. Its geographical presence is in Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United States, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and other regions. The company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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