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DL Holdings GroupHKSE:01709 +3.00%52 ROA % is 11.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 13.43. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01709 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Diversified Financial Services companies, DL Holdings Group ranks better than 97.97% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DL Holdings Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$325.4 Mil.
DL Holdings Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2,741.3 Mil. Therefore, DL Holdings Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DL Holdings Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01709'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.26 Med: 13.43 Max: 47.86
Current: 16.09
During the past 12 years, DL Holdings Group's highest ROA % was 47.86%. The lowest was -26.26%. And the median was 13.43%.
HKSE:01709's ROA % is ranked better than 97.97% of 543
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs HKSE:01709: 16.09
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.
DL Holdings Group ROA % Related Terms
DL Holdings Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DL Holdings 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 Financial Conglomerates subindustry, DL Holdings 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.
DL Holdings Group ROA % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, DL Holdings Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DL Holdings 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) has a ROA % of 11.87% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on DL Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 13.43. According to the industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #11 out of 543 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is DL Holdings Group's ROA % too high?
DL Holdings Group's current ROA % of 11.87% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.43. The Diversified Financial Services industry median ROA % is 0.85. DL Holdings Group's value of 11.87% is 1296.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #11 out of 543 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DL Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DL Holdings Group's ROA % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #11 out of 543 companies for ROA %. This places DL Holdings Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.85. DL Holdings Group's value of 11.87% is 1296.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.43 vs. the industry median of 0.85, DL Holdings Group 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median ROA % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 0.85, based on 543 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. DL Holdings Group's current ROA % of 11.87% is 1296.5% 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 DL Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median ROA % is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DL Holdings Group's current ROA % is 11.87%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 13.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DL Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.39, compared to a current price of HK$1.03 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.87%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.43 and 1296.5% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 0.85. DL Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709), the current ROA % is 11.87% as of Mar. 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.03 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.39.
GuruFocus considers DL Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01709:
ROA %: 11.87% (12% below median its 10-year median of 13.43)
GF Value™: HK$5.39 vs. price of HK$1.03 (80.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1296.5% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#11 of 543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DL Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in given segments that include Sales of apparel products, Financial services of the licensed business, Family office services business, Money lending services and Enterprise solutions services, Sales of apparel products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Financial services which include the provision of financial advisory services; securities research services; securities trading and brokerage services; margin financing services; referral services; and investment management and advisory services to the customers.
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