Lee & Man Paper ManufacturingLMPMY -6.09%69 ROA % is 4.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates LMPMY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks better than 74.31% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $291 Mil.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7,261 Mil. Therefore, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LMPMY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 7.1 Max: 12.88
Current: 3.45
During the past 13 years, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's highest ROA % was 12.88%. The lowest was 2.21%. And the median was 7.10%.
LMPMY's ROA % is ranked better than 74.31% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs LMPMY: 3.45
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (OTCPK:LMPMY) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ROA % Related Terms
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) has a ROA % of 4.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 7.10. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's ROA % has ranged from 2.21 to 12.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #74 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's ROA % too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current ROA % of 4.00% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 7.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 12.88. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 4.00% is 321.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #74 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #74 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This puts Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 4.00% is 321.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's own ROA % has ranged from 2.21 to 12.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 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. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current ROA % of 4.00% is 321.1% 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current ROA % is 4.00%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $3.70 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.00%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 321.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY), the current ROA % is 4.00% as of Dec. 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.70 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LMPMY:
ROA %: 4.00% (44% below median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $3.70 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 321.1% above the Forest Products median (#74 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LMPMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Business Description
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
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