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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ELL Environmental Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$18.7 Mil.
ELL Environmental Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$531.5 Mil. Therefore, ELL Environmental Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ELL Environmental Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01395'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.29 Med: -1.31 Max: 4.13
Current: 4.04
During the past 13 years, ELL Environmental Holdings's highest ROA % was 4.13%. The lowest was -25.29%. And the median was -1.31%.
HKSE:01395's ROA % is ranked better than 62.5% of 248
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.255
vs HKSE:01395: 4.04
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 Waste Management subindustry, ELL Environmental 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.
ELL Environmental Holdings ROA % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, ELL Environmental Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELL Environmental 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.
ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395) has a ROA % of 3.52% 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 ELL Environmental Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks #93 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is ELL Environmental Holdings' ROA % too high?
ELL Environmental Holdings' current ROA % is 3.52%. The Waste Management industry median ROA % is 2.26. ELL Environmental Holdings' value of 3.52% is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks #93 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ELL Environmental Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELL Environmental Holdings' ROA % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks #93 out of 248 companies for ROA %. This puts ELL Environmental Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.26. ELL Environmental Holdings' value of 3.52% is 56.1% 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 2.26, based on 248 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. ELL Environmental Holdings's current ROA % of 3.52% is 56.1% 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 ELL Environmental Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELL Environmental Holdings's current ROA % is 3.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELL Environmental Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.52% and 56.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.26. ELL Environmental Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395), the current ROA % is 3.52% 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 ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELL Environmental Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15.
GuruFocus considers ELL Environmental Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01395:
ROA %: 3.52%
GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$0.13 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Waste Management median (#93 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01395 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNorth of Huimin Road, Rugao Hengfa Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, Rugao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu, Nantong, CHN
ELL Environmental Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities, construction and operation of biomass power plants, sales of wood pellets and provision of information technology services. Its businesses are mainly operated under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, including the design of wastewater treatment facilities, through the procurement of suitable equipment and materials, the supervision of the construction, as well as the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facilities throughout the long term. Its business mainly covers the treatment of municipal, industrial, and heavy metal wastewater. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong, Indonesia, and PRC, of which PRC derives maximum revenue.
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