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SoftcareHKSE:02698 -0.06%23 ROA % is 23.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 25.15. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02698 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Softcare ranks better than 97.24% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Softcare's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$943 Mil.
Softcare's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$3,955 Mil. Therefore, Softcare's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcare's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02698'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 25.15 Max: 38.05
Current: 23.84
During the past 4 years, Softcare's highest ROA % was 38.05%. The lowest was 7.51%. And the median was 25.15%.
HKSE:02698's ROA % is ranked better than 97.24% of 1993
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.33
vs HKSE:02698: 23.84
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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the 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.
Softcare ROA % Related Terms
Softcare ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcare'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.
Softcare ROA % Chart
Softcare Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
7.51
26.46
38.05
23.84
Softcare Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
7.51
26.46
38.05
23.84
HKSE:02698 vs PG, CL, KVUE: ROA % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Softcare'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.
Softcare ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Softcare's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcare'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a ROA % of 23.84% 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 Softcare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.15. Over the past decade, Softcare's ROA % has ranged from 7.51 to 38.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcare ranks #55 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Softcare's ROA % too high?
Softcare's current ROA % of 23.84% is near median its 10-year median of 25.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 38.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.33. Softcare's value of 23.84% is 615.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcare ranks #55 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Softcare has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcare's ROA % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Softcare ranks #55 out of 1993 companies for ROA %. This places Softcare in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.33. Softcare's value of 23.84% is 615.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcare's own ROA % has ranged from 7.51 to 38.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.15 vs. the industry median of 3.33, Softcare 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.33, based on 1,993 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. Softcare's current ROA % of 23.84% is 615.9% 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 Softcare and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcare's current ROA % is 23.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softcare stock overvalued right now?
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a current ROA % of 23.84%. The current ROA % is 23.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.15 and 615.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.33. Softcare's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 3 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 Softcare (HKSE:02698), the current ROA % is 23.84% 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.
Softcare Ltd is a hygiene product corporation principally engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of baby and feminine hygiene products, including baby diapers, baby pants, sanitary pads and wet wipes. Geographically the company operates in Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. It offers a variety of baby and feminine hygiene products under brands like Softcare, as well as Veesper, Maya, Cuettie and Clincleer. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of hygiene products in Africa.
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