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Vistar HoldingsHKSE:08535 56 ROA % is 0.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08535 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Construction companies, Vistar Holdings ranks worse than 70.04% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Vistar Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2.2 Mil.
Vistar Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$308.4 Mil. Therefore, Vistar Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistar Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08535'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 6.73 Max: 13.35
Current: 0.49
During the past 11 years, Vistar Holdings's highest ROA % was 13.35%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 6.73%.
HKSE:08535's ROA % is ranked worse than 70.04% of 1786
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.87
vs HKSE:08535: 0.49
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.
Vistar Holdings ROA % Related Terms
Vistar Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistar 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vistar 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.
Vistar Holdings ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vistar Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistar 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.
Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) has a ROA % of 0.71% 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 Vistar Holdings and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, Vistar Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 0.36 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #1251 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Vistar Holdings' ROA % too high?
Vistar Holdings' current ROA % of 0.71% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 13.35. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.87. Vistar Holdings' value of 0.71% is 75.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #1251 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vistar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistar Holdings' ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #1251 out of 1786 companies for ROA %. This places Vistar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.87. Vistar Holdings' value of 0.71% is 75.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Vistar Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 0.36 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 2.87, Vistar Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.87, based on 1,786 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. Vistar Holdings's current ROA % of 0.71% is 75.3% below the industry median. 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 Vistar Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistar Holdings's current ROA % is 0.71%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 140% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.71%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 75.3% below the Construction industry median of 2.87. Vistar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535), the current ROA % is 0.71% 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 140% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Vistar Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08535:
ROA %: 0.71% (89% below median its 10-year median of 6.73)
GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.12 (140% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% below the Construction median (#1251 of 1786)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vistar Holdings Ltd's principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of installation services, alteration and addition works, and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical engineering systems in Hong Kong. The company operates through three segments, namely, Installation services, Alteration and addition work, and Maintenance services. Its Installation segment is involved in the supply and carrying out of installation services; Its Alteration and addition work segment provision of alteration and addition works on existing systems of customers; and its Maintenance services segment comprises the provision of repair and maintenance services. The group derives its majority revenue from Hong Kong.
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