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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Smart Digital Technology Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$103.71 Mil.
Smart Digital Technology Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$273.36 Mil. Therefore, Smart Digital Technology Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart Digital Technology Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01159'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.33 Med: -10.67 Max: 64.1
Current: 61.5
During the past 13 years, Smart Digital Technology Group's highest ROA % was 64.10%. The lowest was -81.33%. And the median was -10.67%.
HKSE:01159's ROA % is ranked better than 99.61% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.745
vs HKSE:01159: 61.50
Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) 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.
Smart Digital Technology Group ROA % Related Terms
Smart Digital Technology 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Smart Digital Technology 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.
Smart Digital Technology Group ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smart Digital Technology Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart Digital Technology Group'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.
Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) has a ROA % of 37.94% 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 Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #4 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group's ROA % too high?
Smart Digital Technology Group's current ROA % is 37.94%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.75. Smart Digital Technology Group's value of 37.94% is 4992.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #4 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smart Digital Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Digital Technology Group's ROA % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #4 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places Smart Digital Technology Group in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.75. Smart Digital Technology Group's value of 37.94% is 4992.6% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.75, based on 1,030 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. Smart Digital Technology Group's current ROA % of 37.94% is 4992.6% 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 Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart Digital Technology Group's current ROA % is 37.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$2.49 — trading 369.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 37.94% and 4992.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.75. Smart Digital Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159), the current ROA % is 37.94% 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.49 is trading 369.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Smart Digital Technology Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01159:
ROA %: 37.94%
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$2.49 (369.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4992.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#4 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd formerly Starlight Culture Entertainment Group Ltd is engaged in media and culture business. It operates in a single segment Media and Culture business that engages in investment production and distribution of entertainment content such as film and television programs. The company operates in USA, Hong Kong and the PRC, it derives revenue from the United States of America.
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