Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTY 85 ROA % is 5.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 7.84. GuruFocus rates HPHTY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks better than 55.03% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $162 Mil.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,066 Mil. Therefore, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 7.84 Max: 12.37
Current: 2.93
During the past 13 years, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's highest ROA % was 12.37%. The lowest was 2.93%. And the median was 7.84%.
HPHTY's ROA % is ranked better than 55.03% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs HPHTY: 2.93
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTY) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) has a ROA % of 5.29% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 7.84. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's ROA % has ranged from 2.93 to 12.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1123 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's ROA % too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current ROA % of 5.29% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 12.37. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 5.29% is 133% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1123 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1123 out of 2497 companies for ROA %. This puts Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 5.29% is 133% above this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own ROA % has ranged from 2.93 to 12.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.84 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has consistently been above 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,497 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. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current ROA % of 5.29% is 133% above 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current ROA % is 5.29%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 7.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.63, compared to a current price of $8.08 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.29%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.84 and 133% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY), the current ROA % is 5.29% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.08 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.63.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTY:
ROA %: 5.29% (33% below median its 10-year median of 7.84)
GF Value™: $6.63 vs. price of $8.08 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133% above the Hardware median (#1123 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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