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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Expert Systems Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-2.4 Mil.
Expert Systems Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$615.1 Mil. Therefore, Expert Systems Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Expert Systems Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08319'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 3.92 Max: 9.08
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, Expert Systems Holdings's highest ROA % was 9.08%. The lowest was 0.63%. And the median was 3.92%.
HKSE:08319's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.07% of 2898
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs HKSE:08319: 0.64
Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) 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 (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.
* 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Expert Systems 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.
Expert Systems Holdings ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Expert Systems Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Expert Systems 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.
Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) has a ROA % of -0.40% 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 Expert Systems Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Expert Systems Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 0.63 to 9.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Expert Systems Holdings ranks #1596 out of 2898 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Expert Systems Holdings' ROA % too high?
Expert Systems Holdings' current ROA % is -0.40%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 9.08. Based on the distribution chart, Expert Systems Holdings ranks #1596 out of 2898 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Expert Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Expert Systems Holdings' ROA % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Expert Systems Holdings ranks #1596 out of 2898 companies for ROA %. This places Expert Systems Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.75. Historically, Expert Systems Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 0.63 to 9.08 over the past decade. 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 1.75, based on 2,898 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 Expert Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Expert Systems Holdings's current ROA % is -0.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Expert Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.40%. Expert Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319), the current ROA % is -0.40% 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 Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expert Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20.
GuruFocus considers Expert Systems Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08319:
ROA %: -0.40%
GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.11 (46.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Expert Systems Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions .The operating segments of the Company are the provision of IT infrastructure solutions, the provision of IT infrastructure management services and the provision of AI business. Its products and solutions comprise server and storage consolidation, backup and restore, desktop management, networking, infrastructure and management, and information security. The company serves a diverse range of markets including banking, finance, insurance, telecommunications, media, Hotel and government sector. Geographically, Hong Kong contributes to the vast majority of total revenue.
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