ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) ROA %: 5.27% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0A8Q ZW Data Action Technologies Inc LTS:0A8Q
35 GF Score
Price $1.57
GF Value $0.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ZW Data Action Technologies ROA %?

ZW Data Action Technologies LTS:0A8Q -16.49% 35 ROA % is 5.27% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A8Q with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks worse than 81.07% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ZW Data Action Technologies's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.50 Mil. ZW Data Action Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.57 Mil. Therefore, ZW Data Action Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.27%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ZW Data Action Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0A8Q' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.61   Med: -30.58   Max: -7.1
Current: -11.7

During the past 13 years, ZW Data Action Technologies's highest ROA % was -7.10%. The lowest was -61.61%. And the median was -30.58%.

LTS:0A8Q's ROA % is ranked worse than
81.07% of 1030 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.745 vs LTS:0A8Q: -11.70

ZW Data Action Technologies  (LTS:0A8Q) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=0.504/9.5705
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(0.504 / 1.532)*(1.532 / 9.5705)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=32.9 %*0.1601
=5.27 %

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.


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ZW Data Action Technologies ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZW Data Action Technologies'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.

ZW Data Action Technologies ROA % Chart

ZW Data Action Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.33 -37.45 -38.68 -35.96 -18.28

ZW Data Action Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -22.09 -27.13 -4.57 -20.45 5.27

LTS:0A8Q vs VSME, TGNT, CHR: ROA % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ZW Data Action Technologies'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.


ZW Data Action Technologies ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ZW Data Action Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZW Data Action Technologies's ROA % falls into.


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ZW Data Action Technologies ROA % Calculation

ZW Data Action Technologies's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.77/( (9.686+9.678)/ 2 )
=-1.77/9.682
=-18.28 %

ZW Data Action Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=0.504/( (9.678+9.463)/ 2 )
=0.504/9.5705
=5.27 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 5.27% mean?
ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) has a ROA % of 5.27% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #835 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies' ROA % too high?
ZW Data Action Technologies' current ROA % is 5.27%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.75. ZW Data Action Technologies' value of 5.27% is 607.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #835 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZW Data Action Technologies has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZW Data Action Technologies' ROA % compare to VSME and TGNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #835 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places ZW Data Action Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.75. ZW Data Action Technologies' value of 5.27% is 607.4% above this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.75, based on 1,030 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. ZW Data Action Technologies's current ROA % of 5.27% is 607.4% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZW Data Action Technologies's current ROA % is 5.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 503.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.27% and 607.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.75. ZW Data Action Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q), the current ROA % is 5.27% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 503.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26. GuruFocus considers ZW Data Action Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A8Q:

  • ROA %: 5.27%
  • GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $1.57 (503.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 607.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#835 of 1030)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A8Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ZW Data Action Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges CNET:USA
Address 8th Floor, 29 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc provides one-stop services for clients on its Omni-channel advertising, precision marketing, influencer marketing and data analysis management system. It also develops block-chain enabled web/mobile applications and provides Software-as-a-Service services for clients. In addition, it provides intellectual property licensing services. The company derives revenue from distributing the right to use search engine marketing service it purchased from key search engines to increase the sales conversion rate for clients business promotion on both mobile and computer searches; providing internet advertising and related marketing services for clients businesses; providing intellectual property licensing services; and providing Blockchain-based SaaS Services.
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