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AB Builders GroupHKSE:01615 -2.60%45 ROA % is 1.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01615 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,787 Construction companies, AB Builders Group ranks worse than 68.72% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. AB Builders Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$3.1 Mil.
AB Builders Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$300.7 Mil. Therefore, AB Builders Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB Builders Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01615'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.52 Med: 3.73 Max: 10.84
Current: 0.62
During the past 12 years, AB Builders Group's highest ROA % was 10.84%. The lowest was -13.52%. And the median was 3.73%.
HKSE:01615's ROA % is ranked worse than 68.72% of 1787
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.86
vs HKSE:01615: 0.62
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.
AB Builders Group ROA % Related Terms
AB Builders Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB Builders Group's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, AB Builders 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.
AB Builders Group ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AB Builders Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Builders 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.
AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) has a ROA % of 1.03% 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 AB Builders Group and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Builders Group ranks #1228 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is AB Builders Group's ROA % too high?
AB Builders Group's current ROA % of 1.03% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.86. AB Builders Group's value of 1.03% is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Builders Group ranks #1228 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Builders Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Builders Group's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AB Builders Group ranks #1228 out of 1787 companies for ROA %. This places AB Builders Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.86. AB Builders Group's value of 1.03% is 64% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 2.86, AB Builders Group 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 a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.86, based on 1,787 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. AB Builders Group's current ROA % of 1.03% is 64% 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 AB Builders Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Builders Group's current ROA % is 1.03%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Builders Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$0.38 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.03%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 64% below the Construction industry median of 2.86. AB Builders Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615), the current ROA % is 1.03% 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 AB Builders Group (HKSE:01615) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Builders Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.38 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.
GuruFocus considers AB Builders Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01615:
ROA %: 1.03% (72% below median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$0.38 (27.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Construction median (#1228 of 1787)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01615 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Builders Group Ltd operates as a construction contractor, focused on providing structural works, including substructure and superstructure works such as foundation works, basement works, piling and pile cap work, and the construction of high-rise buildings, and fitting-out works, and structural works, and sales of air purification unit/system. The company's reportable segment is Construction Services, which comprises fitting-out works and structural works. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Macau, Hong Kong, and the People's Republic of China. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Macau.
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