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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ISP Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-52.6 Mil.
ISP Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$278.6 Mil. Therefore, ISP Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -18.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISP Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02340'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.78 Med: -3.6 Max: 92.31
Current: -19.78
During the past 13 years, ISP Holdings's highest ROA % was 92.31%. The lowest was -19.78%. And the median was -3.60%.
HKSE:02340's ROA % is ranked worse than 95.65% of 1792
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.83
vs HKSE:02340: -19.78
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.
ISP Holdings ROA % Related Terms
ISP Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISP 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, ISP 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.
ISP Holdings ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ISP Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISP 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.
ISP Holdings (HKSE:02340) has a ROA % of -18.90% 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 ISP Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ISP Holdings ranks #1714 out of 1792 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is ISP Holdings' ROA % too high?
ISP Holdings' current ROA % is -18.90%. Based on the distribution chart, ISP Holdings ranks #1714 out of 1792 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ISP Holdings has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISP Holdings' ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ISP Holdings ranks #1714 out of 1792 companies for ROA %. This places ISP Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.83. 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 2.83, based on 1,792 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 ISP Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISP Holdings's current ROA % is -18.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISP Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISP Holdings (HKSE:02340) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.14 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -18.90%. ISP Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 ISP Holdings (HKSE:02340), the current ROA % is -18.90% 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 ISP Holdings (HKSE:02340) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISP Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.14 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17.
GuruFocus considers ISP Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02340:
ROA %: -18.90%
GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.14 (17.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02340 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISP Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it provides interiors and special projects business in Hong Kong and property and facility management business in China. Its customers include private residential owners and corporations, government organizations, educational institutions, landlords, developers, and investors. The company generates a majority of its revenue from its interiors and special projects business which functions as a building contractor and offers services like planning, consultancy, project management through construction, interior design, fitting-out, A&A, and renovation work. Geographically, Hong Kong and Macau are the company's key revenue generating markets, followed by the People's Republic of China.
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