Hi-Lai Foods CoROCO:1268 +0.89%82 ROA % is 5.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 6.27. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$197.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks better than 73.08% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hi-Lai Foods Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$409 Mil.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$7,106 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Lai Foods Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:1268'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64 Med: 6.27 Max: 9.73
Current: 6.08
During the past 13 years, Hi-Lai Foods Co's highest ROA % was 9.73%. The lowest was 1.64%. And the median was 6.27%.
ROCO:1268's ROA % is ranked better than 73.08% of 364
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.235
vs ROCO:1268: 6.08
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co ROA % Related Terms
Hi-Lai Foods Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co ROA % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co'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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a ROA % of 5.75% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.27. Over the past decade, Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.64 to 9.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #98 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROA % too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current ROA % of 5.75% is near median its 10-year median of 6.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 9.73. The Restaurants industry median ROA % is 2.24. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 5.75% is 157.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #98 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROA % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #98 out of 364 companies for ROA %. This puts Hi-Lai Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.24. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 5.75% is 157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lai Foods Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.64 to 9.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.27 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Hi-Lai Foods Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROA % among Restaurants companies is 2.24, based on 364 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current ROA % of 5.75% is 157.3% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROA % is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current ROA % is 5.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$197.89, compared to a current price of NT$169.50 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.27 and 157.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.24. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current ROA % is 5.75% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$169.50 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$197.89.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:
ROA %: 5.75% (near median its 10-year median of 6.27)
GF Value™: NT$197.89 vs. price of NT$169.50 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.3% above the Restaurants median (#98 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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