RBCN (Rubicon Technology) ROA %: -72.34% (As of Jun. 2025)

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RBCN Rubicon Technology Inc RBCN
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What is Rubicon Technology ROA %?

Rubicon Technology RBCN +9.43% 36 ROA % is -72.34% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates RBCN with a GF Score™ of 36/100.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Rubicon Technology's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $-0.61 Mil. Rubicon Technology's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $0.84 Mil. Therefore, Rubicon Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -72.34%.

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

RBCN's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 2.69
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.

Rubicon Technology  (OTCPK:RBCN) 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: Jun. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-0.608/0.8405
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-0.608 / 0.872)*(0.872 / 0.8405)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-69.72 %*1.0375
=-72.34 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.


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Rubicon Technology ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rubicon Technology'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.

Rubicon Technology ROA % Chart

Rubicon Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.25 -3.22 -2.35 5.06 -0.42

Rubicon Technology Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -20.12 53.99 -21.47 -59.81 -72.34

RBCN vs SODI, GSTX, SCIA: ROA % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Rubicon Technology'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.


Rubicon Technology ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Rubicon Technology ROA % Calculation

Rubicon Technology's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2023 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2022 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=-0.015/( (5.959+1.116)/ 2 )
=-0.015/3.5375
=-0.42 %

Rubicon Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.608/( (0.939+0.742)/ 2 )
=-0.608/0.8405
=-72.34 %

* 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 (Jun. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -72.34% mean?
Rubicon Technology (RBCN) has a ROA % of -72.34% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Rubicon Technology and its competitors.
Is Rubicon Technology's ROA % too high?
Rubicon Technology's current ROA % is -72.34%. Overall, Rubicon Technology has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rubicon Technology's ROA % compare to SODI and GSTX?
Rubicon Technology's ROA % of -72.34% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.69. 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 2.69, based on 1,029 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 Rubicon Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rubicon Technology's current ROA % is -72.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rubicon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Rubicon Technology (RBCN) has a current ROA % of -72.34%. The current ROA % is -72.34%. Rubicon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 36/100. 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 Rubicon Technology (RBCN), the current ROA % is -72.34% as of Jun. 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.

Rubicon Technology Business Description

Address 900 East Green Street, Bensenville, IL, USA, 60106
Rubicon Technology Inc operates in two reportable segments: Logistics and Manufacturing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Logistics segment, which is a non-asset-based, full-service provider of cargo transportation logistics management services, including freight forwarding via air, ocean, and land-based carriers; customs brokerage services; warehousing and distribution services; trucking and other value-added logistics services. The Manufacturing segment is a materials provider specializing in monocrystalline sapphire for optical and industrial applications. This segment provides optical and industrial sapphire products and materials in a variety of shapes and sizes. Geographically, the company operates across North America, Asia, and other regions.
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