PINXF's ROA % is ranked worse than 71.94% of 506
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs PINXF: 1.03
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (OTCPK:PINXF) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ROA % Related Terms
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China 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.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ROA % Chart
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Annual Data
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China'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.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ROA % vs Insurance Industry
* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (PINXF) has a ROA % of -0.12% 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 The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China and its competitors. Over the past decade, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's ROA % has ranged from 1.03 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks #364 out of 506 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's ROA % too high?
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's current ROA % is -0.12%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 2.51. Based on the distribution chart, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks #364 out of 506 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's ROA % compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China ranks #364 out of 506 companies for ROA %. This places The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.70. Historically, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's own ROA % has ranged from 1.03 to 2.51 over the past decade. 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 Insurance company?
The median ROA % among Insurance companies is 2.70, based on 506 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 The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROA % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's current ROA % is -0.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (PINXF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.66 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.12%. The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (PINXF), the current ROA % is -0.12% 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 The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China (PINXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.66 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PINXF:
ROA %: -0.12%
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.66 (11.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PINXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Business Description
PICC Group, headquartered in Beijing, is the largest state-owned insurance group in China. It holds a 69% stake in PICC Property and Casualty, an 80% stake in PICC Life, and a 69% stake in PICC Health Insurance. The P&C subsidiary is the largest nonlife insurer in the country, with approximately one-third of market share. The life insurance and health insurance subsidiaries hold less than 5% market share. The Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder with a 61% stake, while China's Social Security Fund is the second-largest shareholder, holding nearly 13%.
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