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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. REF Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-3.00 Mil.
REF Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$125.24 Mil. Therefore, REF Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for REF Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01631'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 7.79 Max: 36.31
Current: 2.37
During the past 12 years, REF Holdings's highest ROA % was 36.31%. The lowest was 2.37%. And the median was 7.79%.
HKSE:01631's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.9% of 1095
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs HKSE:01631: 2.37
REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) 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.
REF Holdings ROA % Related Terms
REF Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for REF Holdings'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, REF 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.
REF Holdings ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, REF Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where REF 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.
REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) has a ROA % of -2.40% 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 REF Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, REF Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 2.37 to 36.31. According to the industry distribution chart, REF Holdings ranks #634 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is REF Holdings' ROA % too high?
REF Holdings' current ROA % is -2.40%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 36.31. Based on the distribution chart, REF Holdings ranks #634 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, REF Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does REF Holdings' ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, REF Holdings ranks #634 out of 1095 companies for ROA %. This places REF Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.51. Historically, REF Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 2.37 to 36.31 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.51, based on 1,095 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. 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 REF Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. REF Holdings's current ROA % is -2.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is REF Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.23, compared to a current price of HK$1.40 — trading 508.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.40%. REF Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 REF Holdings (HKSE:01631), the current ROA % is -2.40% 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 REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REF Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.40 is trading 508.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.23.
GuruFocus considers REF Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01631:
ROA %: -2.40%
GF Value™: HK$0.23 vs. price of HK$1.40 (508.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01631 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
REF Holdings Ltd provides financial printing, which comprises cover printing of listing documents, financial reports, compliance documents, and other documents. The convenient financial printing services include typesetting, proofreading, translation, design, printing, web submission, media placement, and distribution. The services of the group can be categorized into printing, translation, and media placement. The company generates revenue from the provision of financial printing services and investment holdings.
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