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Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co (HKSE:01289) 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.
Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co ROA % Related Terms
Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co'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.
Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co ROA % vs Industrial Products 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.
Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co (HKSE:01289) has a ROA % of 2.57% 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 Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 3.20. Over the past decade, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.33 to 6.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co ranks #1447 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's ROA % too high?
Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's current ROA % of 2.57% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 6.46. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.11. Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's value of 2.57% is 17.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co ranks #1447 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co ranks #1447 out of 3077 companies for ROA %. This puts Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.11. Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's value of 2.57% is 17.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.33 to 6.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.11, based on 3,077 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. Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's current ROA % of 2.57% is 17.4% below 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 Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's current ROA % is 2.57%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co (HKSE:01289) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.69, compared to a current price of HK$2.05 — trading 197.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.57%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 17.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.11. Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co (HKSE:01289), the current ROA % is 2.57% 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 Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co (HKSE:01289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.05 is trading 197.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.69.
GuruFocus considers Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01289:
ROA %: 2.57% (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: HK$0.69 vs. price of HK$2.05 (197.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1447 of 3077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wuxi Sunlit Science and Technology Co Ltd is a China-based company. It is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacture, equipment supply, installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of production lines for manufacturing steel wire products in the People's Republic of China. The company's product portfolio includes brass electroplated wire production lines, standalone machines, double-twist stranding machines, wet drawing machines, mold repairing equipment, parts, and accessories. Geographically, the company operates in the PRC and Others countries, of which the majority of the revenue is earned in the PRC.
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