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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lit Life Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$-0.92 Mil.
Lit Life Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$45.19 Mil. Therefore, Lit Life Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -2.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lit Life Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08079'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.03 Med: -20.48 Max: 6.52
Current: -8.06
During the past 13 years, Lit Life Holdings's highest ROA % was 6.52%. The lowest was -83.03%. And the median was -20.48%.
HKSE:08079's ROA % is ranked worse than 90.73% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs HKSE:08079: -8.06
Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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.
Lit Life Holdings ROA % Related Terms
Lit Life Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lit Life 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Lit Life 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.
Lit Life Holdings ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lit Life Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lit Life 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) has a ROA % of -2.04% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Lit Life Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #284 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Lit Life Holdings' ROA % too high?
Lit Life Holdings' current ROA % is -2.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #284 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lit Life Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lit Life Holdings' ROA % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #284 out of 313 companies for ROA %. This places Lit Life Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.55. 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 - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.55, based on 313 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 Lit Life Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lit Life Holdings's current ROA % is -2.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lit Life Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.41, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.04%. Lit Life Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079), the current ROA % is -2.04% as of Sep. 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.41.
GuruFocus considers Lit Life Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08079:
ROA %: -2.04%
GF Value™: HK$0.41 vs. price of HK$0.69 (68.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wisdomcome Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the wholesale and retail of groceries. Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business through two segments. The Retail and Wholesale segment is principally involved in the groceries retail and wholesale, frozen foods, and coupons, Retail groceries mainly include frozen soup, frozen seafood, personal care products, and stationery. The Money Lending segment is mainly engaged in the money lending business. In addition, the Company is also engaged in financial instruments and quoted shares investment business. All of the group's operations are located in Hong Kong.
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