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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. China Metal Resources Utilization's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-454.9 Mil.
China Metal Resources Utilization's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$1,161.6 Mil. Therefore, China Metal Resources Utilization's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -39.16%.
HKSE:01636'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.39 Med: -9.98 Max: 6.65
Current: -55.29
During the past 13 years, China Metal Resources Utilization's highest ROA % was 6.65%. The lowest was -97.39%. And the median was -9.98%.
HKSE:01636's ROA % is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -16.82
vs HKSE:01636: -55.29
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) 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. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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.
China Metal Resources Utilization ROA % Related Terms
China Metal Resources Utilization 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 Copper subindustry, China Metal Resources Utilization'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.
China Metal Resources Utilization ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Metal Resources Utilization's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Metal Resources Utilization'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. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a ROA % of -39.16% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on China Metal Resources Utilization and its competitors.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization's ROA % too high?
China Metal Resources Utilization's current ROA % is -39.16%. Overall, China Metal Resources Utilization has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Metal Resources Utilization's ROA % compare to SCCO and FCX?
China Metal Resources Utilization's ROA % of -39.16% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 China Metal Resources Utilization and its competitors. China Metal Resources Utilization's current ROA % is -39.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization stock overvalued right now?
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a current ROA % of -39.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 181.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -39.16%. China Metal Resources Utilization's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636), the current ROA % is -39.16% as of Jun. 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Resources Utilization stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 181.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01636:
ROA %: -39.16%
GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.31 (181.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01636 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Metal Resources Utilization Business Description
China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd is a manufacturer of recycled copper products, also known as copper semis, in Southwest China. The company's majority revenue-earning segment is recycled copper products, in which it processes recycled scrap and electrolytic copper to manufacture a various product, including copper wire rods, copper wires, copper plates, and copper granules. The power transmission and distribution cables segment include manufacturing and sales of power transmission and distribution cables, and the Communication cables segment engages in manufacturing and sales of communication cables.
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