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E-Commodities HoldingsHKSE:01733 -1.49%47 ROA % is 2.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 12.07. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01733 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, E-Commodities Holdings ranks better than 62.16% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. E-Commodities Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$359 Mil.
E-Commodities Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$16,313 Mil. Therefore, E-Commodities Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for E-Commodities Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01733'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 12.07 Max: 91.1
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, E-Commodities Holdings's highest ROA % was 91.10%. The lowest was 1.77%. And the median was 12.07%.
HKSE:01733's ROA % is ranked better than 62.16% of 185
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.47
vs HKSE:01733: 1.89
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.
* 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 Thermal Coal subindustry, E-Commodities 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.
E-Commodities Holdings ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, E-Commodities Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-Commodities 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.
E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733) has a ROA % of 2.20% 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 E-Commodities Holdings and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 12.07. Over the past decade, E-Commodities Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 1.77 to 91.10. According to the industry distribution chart, E-Commodities Holdings ranks #70 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is E-Commodities Holdings' ROA % too high?
E-Commodities Holdings' current ROA % of 2.20% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 12.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 91.10. Based on the distribution chart, E-Commodities Holdings ranks #70 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, E-Commodities Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-Commodities Holdings' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, E-Commodities Holdings ranks #70 out of 185 companies for ROA %. This puts E-Commodities Holdings in the upper half of its industry. Historically, E-Commodities Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 1.77 to 91.10 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROA % depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 E-Commodities Holdings and its competitors. E-Commodities Holdings's current ROA % is 2.20%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 12.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-Commodities Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$0.66 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.20%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 12.07. E-Commodities Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733), the current ROA % is 2.20% 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 E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Commodities Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.66 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84.
GuruFocus considers E-Commodities Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01733:
ROA %: 2.20% (82% below median its 10-year median of 12.07)
GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$0.66 (21.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-Commodities Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the trading of coal and other products and the rendering of integrated supply chain services. The Group has two reportable segments, Trading of coal and other products, and Rendering of integrated supply chain services. The company generates majority of revenue from Trading of coal and other products this segment generates income from trading of coal and other products to external customers. It has presence in The PRC (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Canada, Japan, and Others Of which majority of revenue comes from PRC.
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