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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Echo International Holdings Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$-4.22 Mil.
Echo International Holdings Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$67.47 Mil. Therefore, Echo International Holdings Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -6.25%.
HKSE:08218'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.94 Med: -29.26 Max: 9.6
Current: -23.82
During the past 14 years, Echo International Holdings Group's highest ROA % was 9.60%. The lowest was -41.94%. And the median was -29.26%.
HKSE:08218's ROA % is ranked worse than 93.2% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs HKSE:08218: -23.82
Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) 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.
Echo International Holdings Group ROA % Related Terms
Echo International Holdings Group 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Echo International Holdings Group'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.
Echo International Holdings Group ROA % vs Hardware 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) has a ROA % of -6.25% 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 Echo International Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Echo International Holdings Group ranks #2331 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Echo International Holdings Group's ROA % too high?
Echo International Holdings Group's current ROA % is -6.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Echo International Holdings Group ranks #2331 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Echo International Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echo International Holdings Group's ROA % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Echo International Holdings Group ranks #2331 out of 2501 companies for ROA %. This places Echo International Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,501 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 Echo International Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Echo International Holdings Group's current ROA % is -6.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echo International Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.07, compared to a current price of HK$0.10 — trading 47.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -6.25%. Echo International Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218), the current ROA % is -6.25% 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 Echo International Holdings Group (HKSE:08218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo International Holdings Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.10 is trading 47.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.07.
GuruFocus considers Echo International Holdings Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08218:
ROA %: -6.25%
GF Value™: HK$0.07 vs. price of HK$0.10 (47.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Echo International Holdings Group Business Description
Echo International Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Its operating segments include trading of electronic products, manufacturing and trading of electronic products and accessories, provision of food catering services, and trading of timepieces. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of electronic products and accessories. The Group also provides one-stop complete electronic product manufacturing and assembly services, including products such as security alarms, buzzers, fire alarms, massage toners, fishing indicators, and communicators. It operates in Hong Kong, Asian countries, European countries, North and South America, Australia, and other regions, with the majority of revenue derived from European countries.
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