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ROCO:4527's ROA % is ranked better than 82.22% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs ROCO:4527: 8.04
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co (ROCO:4527) 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.
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co ROA % Related Terms
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating 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.
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co (ROCO:4527) has a ROA % of 19.40% 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 Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 7.65. Over the past decade, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.38 to 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co ranks #445 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's ROA % too high?
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's current ROA % of 19.40% is 154% above median its 10-year median of 7.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.38 to a high of 9.95. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's value of 19.40% is 750.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co ranks #445 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co ranks #445 out of 2503 companies for ROA %. This places Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's value of 19.40% is 750.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.38 to 9.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.65 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,503 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. Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's current ROA % of 19.40% is 750.9% 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 Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's current ROA % is 19.40%, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co (ROCO:4527) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.89, compared to a current price of NT$39.55 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 19.40%, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 7.65 and 750.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co (ROCO:4527), the current ROA % is 19.40% 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 Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co (ROCO:4527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.55 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.89.
GuruFocus considers Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4527:
ROA %: 19.40% (154% above median its 10-year median of 7.65)
GF Value™: NT$36.89 vs. price of NT$39.55 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 750.9% above the Hardware median (#445 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co Business Description
Kuen Ling Machinery Refrigerating Co Ltd is engaged in the installation, maintenance, repair, assembly, manufacturing, processing, buying and selling, domestic and international sales, and leasing of condensers, ice water coolers, ice water units, and refrigeration units. Its products are water-cooled centrifugal, screw type, flooded type chiller units, air-cooled chiller unit, computer room packaged chiller units, thermal storage ice tank, and vacuum freeze-dried equipment. There are three segments of the Group, which are operation bases in Taiwan, Mainland China and Vietnam regions.
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