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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hephaestus Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-8.21 Mil.
Hephaestus Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$40.89 Mil. Therefore, Hephaestus Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hephaestus Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08173'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90.55 Med: -17.01 Max: 7.21
Current: -18.6
During the past 13 years, Hephaestus Holdings's highest ROA % was 7.21%. The lowest was -90.55%. And the median was -17.01%.
HKSE:08173's ROA % is ranked worse than 92.5% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs HKSE:08173: -18.60
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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.
Hephaestus Holdings ROA % Related Terms
Hephaestus Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaestus 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 Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a ROA % of -20.09% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #1011 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' ROA % too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current ROA % is -20.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #1011 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' ROA % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #1011 out of 1093 companies for ROA %. This places Hephaestus Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.52. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.52, based on 1,093 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current ROA % is -20.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -20.09%. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current ROA % is -20.09% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:
ROA %: -20.09%
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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