Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) ROA %: 13.37% (As of Dec. 2025) — 193% Above Median


ROCO:1785 Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp ROCO:1785
53 GF Score
Price NT$144.50
GF Value NT$76.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Solar Applied Materials Technology ROA %?

Solar Applied Materials Technology ROCO:1785 +2.85% 53 ROA % is 13.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1785 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$76.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks better than 69.62% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Solar Applied Materials Technology's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,458 Mil. Solar Applied Materials Technology's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$33,347 Mil. Therefore, Solar Applied Materials Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.37%.

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

ROCO:1785' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.4   Med: 4.57   Max: 6.59
Current: 5.82

During the past 13 years, Solar Applied Materials Technology's highest ROA % was 6.59%. The lowest was -2.40%. And the median was 4.57%.

ROCO:1785's ROA % is ranked better than
69.62% of 3074 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.02 vs ROCO:1785: 5.82

Solar Applied Materials Technology  (ROCO:1785) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=4457.86/33347.4905
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(4457.86 / 44836.78)*(44836.78 / 33347.4905)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=9.94 %*1.3445
=13.37 %

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.


Solar Applied Materials Technology ROA % Related Terms


Solar Applied Materials Technology ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solar Applied Materials 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.

Solar Applied Materials Technology ROA % Chart

Solar Applied Materials Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Solar Applied Materials Technology Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:1785 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: ROA % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Solar Applied Materials 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.


Solar Applied Materials Technology ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Solar Applied Materials Technology's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solar Applied Materials Technology's ROA % falls into.


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Solar Applied Materials Technology ROA % Calculation

Solar Applied Materials Technology'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 )
=1867.414/( (31292.876+34434.45)/ 2 )
=1867.414/32863.663
=5.68 %

Solar Applied Materials Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=4457.86/( (32260.531+34434.45)/ 2 )
=4457.86/33347.4905
=13.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 13.37% mean?
Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) has a ROA % of 13.37% 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks #934 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Solar Applied Materials Technology's ROA % too high?
Solar Applied Materials Technology's current ROA % of 13.37% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 4.57. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.02. Solar Applied Materials Technology's value of 13.37% is 342.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks #934 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solar Applied Materials Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solar Applied Materials Technology's ROA % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks #934 out of 3074 companies for ROA %. This puts Solar Applied Materials Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. Solar Applied Materials Technology's value of 13.37% is 342.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Solar Applied Materials Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.02, based on 3,074 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. Solar Applied Materials Technology's current ROA % of 13.37% is 342.7% 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solar Applied Materials Technology's current ROA % is 13.37%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Applied Materials Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$76.33, compared to a current price of NT$144.50 — trading 89.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 13.37%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 342.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.02. Solar Applied Materials Technology's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785), the current ROA % is 13.37% 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Applied Materials Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$144.50 is trading 89.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$76.33. GuruFocus considers Solar Applied Materials Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1785:

  • ROA %: 13.37% (193% above median its 10-year median of 4.57)
  • GF Value™: NT$76.33 vs. price of NT$144.50 (89.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 342.7% above the Industrial Products median (#934 of 3074)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1785 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solar Applied Materials Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Gongye 3rd Road, Annan District, Tainan, TWN, 70955
Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp is a company involved in research and development and manufacturing of thin-film sputtering targets. It is engaged in manufacturing, processing, recycling, refining, and trading of sputtering targets for thin film, precious metal materials, and specialty chemicals for automobiles. The firm's operating segment includes Solar and Solar (KunShan). The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Solar (KunShan), which is principally engaged in producing photovoltaic sputtering targets for thin film, electroplating chemicals, specialty chemicals for automobiles, and electroplating processing.
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