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Carpenter Tan HoldingsHKSE:00837 78 ROA % is 11.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 14.77. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00837 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks better than 93.78% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Carpenter Tan Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$136.9 Mil.
Carpenter Tan Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,181.9 Mil. Therefore, Carpenter Tan Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Tan Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00837'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.21 Med: 14.77 Max: 19.82
Current: 16.36
During the past 13 years, Carpenter Tan Holdings's highest ROA % was 19.82%. The lowest was 10.21%. And the median was 14.77%.
HKSE:00837's ROA % is ranked better than 93.78% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs HKSE:00837: 16.36
Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) 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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Carpenter Tan 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.
Carpenter Tan Holdings ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carpenter Tan Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Tan 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.
Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) has a ROA % of 11.59% 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 14.77. Over the past decade, Carpenter Tan Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 10.21 to 19.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks #124 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Carpenter Tan Holdings' ROA % too high?
Carpenter Tan Holdings' current ROA % of 11.59% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 14.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.21 to a high of 19.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.31. Carpenter Tan Holdings' value of 11.59% is 250.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks #124 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carpenter Tan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carpenter Tan Holdings' ROA % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Carpenter Tan Holdings ranks #124 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This places Carpenter Tan Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.31. Carpenter Tan Holdings' value of 11.59% is 250.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Tan Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 10.21 to 19.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.77 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Carpenter Tan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.31, based on 1,995 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. Carpenter Tan Holdings's current ROA % of 11.59% is 250.2% 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Tan Holdings's current ROA % is 11.59%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 14.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carpenter Tan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.04, compared to a current price of HK$6.06 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.59%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 14.77 and 250.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.31. Carpenter Tan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837), the current ROA % is 11.59% 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Tan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.06 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.04.
GuruFocus considers Carpenter Tan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00837:
ROA %: 11.59% (22% below median its 10-year median of 14.77)
GF Value™: HK$7.04 vs. price of HK$6.06 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 250.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#124 of 1995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carpenter Tan Holdings Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of small wooden handicrafts and accessories. The company is principally engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of small size wooden accessories, operation of a franchise and distribution network mainly in the PRC, and operation of retailing shops for direct sale of its products in Hong Kong and the PRC. The company's products are mainly classified into four categories namely, wooden or horn combs, pocket-size wooden mirrors, other wooden accessories & adornments, and box sets. The company derives revenue mainly from activities in the PRC.
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