Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) ROA %: 10.12% (As of Dec. 2025) — 55% Above Median

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ROCO:3171 Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd ROCO:3171
65 GF Score
Price NT$63.60
GF Value NT$62.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yem Chio Distribution Co ROA %?

Yem Chio Distribution Co ROCO:3171 -1.85% 65 ROA % is 10.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3171 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks better than 91.77% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Yem Chio Distribution Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$159 Mil. Yem Chio Distribution Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,569 Mil. Therefore, Yem Chio Distribution Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.12%.

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

ROCO:3171' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39   Med: 6.53   Max: 10.52
Current: 10.42

During the past 13 years, Yem Chio Distribution Co's highest ROA % was 10.52%. The lowest was 2.39%. And the median was 6.53%.

ROCO:3171's ROA % is ranked better than
91.77% of 401 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.73 vs ROCO:3171: 10.42

Yem Chio Distribution Co  (ROCO:3171) 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
=158.804/1569.0495
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(158.804 / 2356.368)*(2356.368 / 1569.0495)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=6.74 %*1.5018
=10.12 %

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.


Yem Chio Distribution Co ROA % Related Terms


Yem Chio Distribution Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yem Chio Distribution 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.

Yem Chio Distribution Co ROA % Chart

Yem Chio Distribution Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Yem Chio Distribution Co 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:3171 vs SW, PKG, IP: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yem Chio Distribution 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.


Yem Chio Distribution Co ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROA % falls into.


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Yem Chio Distribution Co ROA % Calculation

Yem Chio Distribution 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 )
=142.565/( (1167.694+1543.307)/ 2 )
=142.565/1355.5005
=10.52 %

Yem Chio Distribution Co'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 )
=158.804/( (1594.792+1543.307)/ 2 )
=158.804/1569.0495
=10.12 %

* 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 10.12% mean?
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) has a ROA % of 10.12% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 6.53. Over the past decade, Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.39 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #33 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROA % too high?
Yem Chio Distribution Co's current ROA % of 10.12% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.39 to a high of 10.52. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.73. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 10.12% is 270.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #33 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yem Chio Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yem Chio Distribution Co's ROA % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #33 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places Yem Chio Distribution Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 10.12% is 270.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Yem Chio Distribution Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.39 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Yem Chio Distribution 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 401 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current ROA % of 10.12% is 270.7% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current ROA % is 10.12%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.20, compared to a current price of NT$63.60 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.12%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 270.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. Yem Chio Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171), the current ROA % is 10.12% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$63.60 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.20. GuruFocus considers Yem Chio Distribution Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3171:

  • ROA %: 10.12% (55% above median its 10-year median of 6.53)
  • GF Value™: NT$62.20 vs. price of NT$63.60 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 270.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#33 of 401)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yem Chio Distribution Co Business Description

Address Xingshan Road, 5th Floor, No.397, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114521
Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the import and export of packaging materials. Its product portfolio comprises packaging machines, tape stations, sealing machines, kraft paper tapes, double-sided tapes, cushion packaging materials, and paper and plastic packaging materials, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other regions.
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