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Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) 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.
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROA % Related Terms
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co 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.
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROA % Chart
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Annual Data
* 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.
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
* 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.
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) has a ROA % of 14.16% 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 Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 718% above median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ranks #248 out of 1139 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROA % too high?
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's current ROA % of 14.16% is 718% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.72. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's value of 14.16% is 420.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ranks #248 out of 1139 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROA % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ranks #248 out of 1139 companies for ROA %. This places Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.72. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's value of 14.16% is 420.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.72, based on 1,139 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. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's current ROA % of 14.16% is 420.6% 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 Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's current ROA % is 14.16%, which is 718% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.24, compared to a current price of HK$0.92 — trading 283.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.16%, which is 718% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 420.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.72. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528), the current ROA % is 14.16% 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 Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.92 is trading 283.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02528:
ROA %: 14.16% (718% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: HK$0.24 vs. price of HK$0.92 (283.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 420.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#248 of 1139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the retail and wholesale of fashion apparel of international brands through its multi-brand and multi-store business model in the Chinese Mainland, Macau, and Hong Kong. The group also provides store management services for fashion brands and catering services in Macau. Its portfolio includes brands such as BLACK BARRETT, Calvin Klein, EA7, Ed Hardy, Hogan, Moschino, Neil Barrett, Philipp Plein, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, and others. It operates across three geographical segments: the Chinese Mainland, Macau, and Hong Kong and others, with Macau contributing the majority of the Group's revenue.
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