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Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ROA % Related Terms
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ROA % Chart
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Annual Data
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) has a ROA % of 14.35% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 17.54. Over the past decade, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's ROA % has ranged from 10.45 to 23.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #150 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's ROA % too high?
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current ROA % of 14.35% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.45 to a high of 23.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.34. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's value of 14.35% is 329.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #150 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #150 out of 2000 companies for ROA %. This places Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.34. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's value of 14.35% is 329.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's own ROA % has ranged from 10.45 to 23.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.54 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co 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 3.34, based on 2,000 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. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current ROA % of 14.35% is 329.6% 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current ROA % is 14.35%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 17.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.67, compared to a current price of HK$6.63 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.35%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.54 and 329.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.34. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497), the current ROA % is 14.35% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.63 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.67.
GuruFocus considers Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01497:
ROA %: 14.35% (18% below median its 10-year median of 17.54)
GF Value™: HK$8.67 vs. price of HK$6.63 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 329.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#150 of 2000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01497 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of Edible bird's nest (EBN) products. It is a natural health delicacy product with various perceived health benefits and nutritional value. Its products include One Nest, Freshly Stewed Bird's Nest, Crystal Sugar Bird's Nest, and Dried EBN. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Online channels. The company's operating segment includes Direct sales to online customers, Direct sales to offline customers, Sales to offline distributors, Direct sales to E-commerce platforms, Sales to online distributors. The company generates its key revenue from Direct sales to online customers segment.
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