Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) ROA %: -27.91% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4150 Unicon Optical Co Ltd ROCO:4150
46 GF Score
Price NT$5.00
GF Value NT$8.20
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Unicon Optical Co ROA %?

Unicon Optical Co ROCO:4150 -1.77% 46 ROA % is -27.91% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4150 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$8.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Unicon Optical Co ranks worse than 76.08% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Unicon Optical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-304.3 Mil. Unicon Optical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,090.2 Mil. Therefore, Unicon Optical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -27.91%.

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

ROCO:4150' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.78   Med: -15.5   Max: 15.8
Current: -23.76

During the past 13 years, Unicon Optical Co's highest ROA % was 15.80%. The lowest was -25.78%. And the median was -15.50%.

ROCO:4150's ROA % is ranked worse than
76.08% of 857 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs ROCO:4150: -23.76

Unicon Optical Co  (ROCO:4150) 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
=-304.268/1090.1825
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-304.268 / 693.212)*(693.212 / 1090.1825)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-43.89 %*0.6359
=-27.91 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.


Unicon Optical Co ROA % Related Terms


Unicon Optical Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unicon Optical 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.

Unicon Optical Co ROA % Chart

Unicon Optical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.80 -14.03 15.80 -12.53 -23.45

Unicon Optical Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 16.66 5.09 -30.96 -20.30 -27.91

ROCO:4150 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: ROA % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Unicon Optical 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.


Unicon Optical Co ROA % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Unicon Optical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unicon Optical Co's ROA % falls into.


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Unicon Optical Co ROA % Calculation

Unicon Optical 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 )
=-273.953/( (1277.939+1058.098)/ 2 )
=-273.953/1168.0185
=-23.45 %

Unicon Optical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-304.268/( (1122.267+1058.098)/ 2 )
=-304.268/1090.1825
=-27.91 %

* 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 two times the semi-annual (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 -27.91% mean?
Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) has a ROA % of -27.91% 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 Unicon Optical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Unicon Optical Co ranks #652 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Unicon Optical Co's ROA % too high?
Unicon Optical Co's current ROA % is -27.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Unicon Optical Co ranks #652 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unicon Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unicon Optical Co's ROA % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Unicon Optical Co ranks #652 out of 857 companies for ROA %. This places Unicon Optical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.55. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROA % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.55, based on 857 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 Unicon Optical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROA % is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unicon Optical Co's current ROA % is -27.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unicon Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.20, compared to a current price of NT$5.00 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -27.91%. Unicon Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150), the current ROA % is -27.91% 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 Unicon Optical Co (ROCO:4150) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicon Optical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$5.00 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.20. GuruFocus considers Unicon Optical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4150:

  • ROA %: -27.91%
  • GF Value™: NT$8.20 vs. price of NT$5.00 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4150 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unicon Optical Co Business Description

Address No. 16, Dongjiu Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu Hsien, TWN, 30075
Unicon Optical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a contact lens in Taiwan and internationally. It offers disposable contact lens, spherical contact lens, color, and dual color lenses.
46GF Score

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