Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) ROA %: -34.67% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4303 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp ROCO:4303
65 GF Score
Price NT$42.30
GF Value NT$120.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROA %?

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCO:4303 -4.51% 65 ROA % is -34.67% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4303 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$120.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks better than 98.5% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1,685.7 Mil. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,862.6 Mil. Therefore, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -34.67%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4303' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: 8.92   Max: 84.02
Current: 22.82

During the past 13 years, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's highest ROA % was 84.02%. The lowest was -3.05%. And the median was 8.92%.

ROCO:4303's ROA % is ranked better than
98.5% of 1069 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs ROCO:4303: 22.82

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial  (ROCO:4303) 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
=-1685.688/4862.5695
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1685.688 / 831.768)*(831.768 / 4862.5695)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-202.66 %*0.1711
=-34.67 %

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.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROA % Related Terms


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROA % Chart

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial 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 11.21 -3.05 8.25 47.75 23.56

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 122.05 111.58 -50.65 69.29 -34.67

ROCO:4303 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: ROA % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROA % falls into.


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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROA % Calculation

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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 )
=1054.458/( (4140.853+4809.047)/ 2 )
=1054.458/4474.95
=23.56 %

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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 )
=-1685.688/( (4916.092+4809.047)/ 2 )
=-1685.688/4862.5695
=-34.67 %

* 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 -34.67% mean?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) has a ROA % of -34.67% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #16 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROA % too high?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current ROA % is -34.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #16 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROA % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #16 out of 1069 companies for ROA %. This places Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.88. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.88, based on 1,069 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current ROA % is -34.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$120.25, compared to a current price of NT$42.30 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -34.67%. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303), the current ROA % is -34.67% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$42.30 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$120.25. GuruFocus considers Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4303:

  • ROA %: -34.67%
  • GF Value™: NT$120.25 vs. price of NT$42.30 (64.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Business Description

Address Number 99, Xingye Road, Xuejia District, Tainan, TWN
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp mainly engages in the manufacturing and trading of synthetic leather and plastic leather products. Its business activities include production and manufacturing of various synthetic leathers, product scheduling and inventory management, maintenance of factory equipment, new product development and research, quality inspection and improvement. Its PVC products include PVC simulated leather, PVC pearlescent leather (paper texture), PVC furniture leather, PVC non-slip leather, PVC leather (printed), PVC leather (embossed), and PVC leather (paper texture + embossing). Its PU products include Dry PU, Wet-process PU products (non-slip leather), PU + TPU, PU film printing, and PU waterproof and breathable membrane. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue.
65GF Score

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NT$42.30
Price
NT$120.25
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