LEDS (SemiLEDs) ROA %: -15.82% (As of Feb. 2026)


LEDS SemiLEDs Corp LEDS
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What is SemiLEDs ROA %?

SemiLEDs LEDS -6.04% 51 ROA % is -15.82% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEDS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, SemiLEDs ranks worse than 87.45% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. SemiLEDs's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-2.41 Mil. SemiLEDs's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15.25 Mil. Therefore, SemiLEDs's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -15.82%.

The historical rank and industry rank for SemiLEDs's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LEDS' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.04   Med: -17.8   Max: -4.15
Current: -12.53

During the past 13 years, SemiLEDs's highest ROA % was -4.15%. The lowest was -70.04%. And the median was -17.80%.

LEDS's ROA % is ranked worse than
87.45% of 1028 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.43 vs LEDS: -12.53

SemiLEDs  (NAS:LEDS) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-2.412/15.2455
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-2.412 / 4.256)*(4.256 / 15.2455)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-56.67 %*0.2792
=-15.82 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.


SemiLEDs ROA % Related Terms


SemiLEDs ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SemiLEDs'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.

SemiLEDs ROA % Chart

SemiLEDs Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.37 -16.00 -18.23 -16.56 -8.45

SemiLEDs Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.24 3.85 -24.64 -19.90 -15.82

LEDS vs PRSO, GUER, MOBX: ROA % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SemiLEDs'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.


SemiLEDs ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SemiLEDs's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SemiLEDs's ROA % falls into.


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SemiLEDs ROA % Calculation

SemiLEDs's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.13/( (11.138+15.593)/ 2 )
=-1.13/13.3655
=-8.45 %

SemiLEDs's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-2.412/( (14.231+16.26)/ 2 )
=-2.412/15.2455
=-15.82 %

* 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -15.82% mean?
SemiLEDs (LEDS) has a ROA % of -15.82% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on SemiLEDs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #899 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is SemiLEDs' ROA % too high?
SemiLEDs' current ROA % is -15.82%. Based on the distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #899 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SemiLEDs has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SemiLEDs' ROA % compare to PRSO and GUER?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SemiLEDs ranks #899 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places SemiLEDs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.43. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.43, based on 1,028 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 SemiLEDs and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SemiLEDs's current ROA % is -15.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SemiLEDs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SemiLEDs (LEDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.01, compared to a current price of $1.72 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -15.82%. SemiLEDs' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 SemiLEDs (LEDS), the current ROA % is -15.82% as of Feb. 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 SemiLEDs (LEDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SemiLEDs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.72 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.01. GuruFocus considers SemiLEDs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LEDS:

  • ROA %: -15.82%
  • GF Value™: $6.01 vs. price of $1.72 (71.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SemiLEDs Business Description

Address No.11 Ke Jung Road, 3rd Floor, Chu-Nan Site. Chu-Nan 350, Hsinchu Science Park, Miao-Li County, Miao-Li, TWN, 350
SemiLEDs Corp develops, manufactures, and sells light-emitting diode chips and LED components. The company's products include LED Chips, LED Components, and Lighting Products. Its products are used for general lighting applications, including street lights and commercial, industrial, system, and residential lighting; specialty industrial applications, such as ultraviolet, or Ultraviolet, curing of polymers, LED light therapy in medical/cosmetic applications, counterfeit detection, LED lighting for horticulture applications, architectural lighting and entertainment lighting. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of LED components products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Japan.
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