Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) ROA %: -0.26% (As of Mar. 2026)


LUX:SMSDI Samsung SDI Co Ltd LUX:SMSDI
58 GF Score
Price $78.20
GF Value $43.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Samsung SDI Co ROA %?

Samsung SDI Co LUX:SMSDI -17.68% 58 ROA % is -0.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:SMSDI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks worse than 76.57% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Samsung SDI Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-76 Mil. Samsung SDI Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29,348 Mil. Therefore, Samsung SDI Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.26%.

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

LUX:SMSDI' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.57   Med: 3.39   Max: 6.96
Current: -1.08

During the past 13 years, Samsung SDI Co's highest ROA % was 6.96%. The lowest was -1.57%. And the median was 3.39%.

LUX:SMSDI's ROA % is ranked worse than
76.57% of 3081 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs LUX:SMSDI: -1.08

Samsung SDI Co  (LUX:SMSDI) 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
=-75.52/29347.9275
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-75.52 / 9597.612)*(9597.612 / 29347.9275)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-0.79 %*0.327
=-0.26 %

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.


Samsung SDI Co ROA % Related Terms


Samsung SDI Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.

Samsung SDI Co ROA % Chart

Samsung SDI Co 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 4.76 6.68 6.23 1.53 -1.55

Samsung SDI Co 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 -2.16 -1.53 0.45 -2.99 -0.26

LUX:SMSDI vs VRT, BE: ROA % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI Co'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.


Samsung SDI Co ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Samsung SDI Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Samsung SDI Co's ROA % falls into.


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Samsung SDI Co ROA % Calculation

Samsung SDI Co'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 )
=-443.216/( (28192.665+28836.247)/ 2 )
=-443.216/28514.456
=-1.55 %

Samsung SDI Co'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 )
=-75.52/( (28836.247+29859.608)/ 2 )
=-75.52/29347.9275
=-0.26 %

* 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 -0.26% mean?
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a ROA % of -0.26% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2359 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's ROA % too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current ROA % is -0.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2359 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's ROA % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2359 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Samsung SDI Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current ROA % is -0.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.61, compared to a current price of $78.20 — trading 79.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.26%. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current ROA % is -0.26% 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $78.20 is trading 79.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.61. GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:

  • ROA %: -0.26%
  • GF Value™: $43.61 vs. price of $78.20 (79.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Samsung SDI Co Business Description

Address 150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin, KOR
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
58GF Score

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