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China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) 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.
China Information Technology Development ROA % Related Terms
China Information Technology Development 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.
China Information Technology Development ROA % Chart
China Information Technology Development Annual Data
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, China Information Technology Development'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.
China Information Technology Development ROA % vs Software 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.
China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) has a ROA % of -33.02% 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 China Information Technology Development and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Information Technology Development ranks #2480 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is China Information Technology Development's ROA % too high?
China Information Technology Development's current ROA % is -33.02%. Based on the distribution chart, China Information Technology Development ranks #2480 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Information Technology Development has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Information Technology Development's ROA % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, China Information Technology Development ranks #2480 out of 2894 companies for ROA %. This places China Information Technology Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.69. 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.69, based on 2,894 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 China Information Technology Development and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Information Technology Development's current ROA % is -33.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Information Technology Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.70, compared to a current price of HK$0.18 — trading 74.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -33.02%. China Information Technology Development's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178), the current ROA % is -33.02% 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 China Information Technology Development (HKSE:08178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Information Technology Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.18 is trading 74.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.70.
GuruFocus considers China Information Technology Development to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08178:
ROA %: -33.02%
GF Value™: HK$0.70 vs. price of HK$0.18 (74.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Information Technology Development Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in provision of system integration and related support services, provision of IT infrastructure solutions and maintenance services, rental of properties and securities trading. It operates in three reportable segments: i) provision of IT infrastructure solutions and maintenance services (IT solutions and maintenance); ii) securities investments; and iii) rental of properties. It generates the majority of revenue from the IT solutions and maintenance segment. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Hong Kong and the rest from the PRC except Hong Kong.
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