Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) ROA %: 31.39% (As of Dec. 2025) — 72% Above Median

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ROCO:4728 Sunmax Biotechnology Co Ltd ROCO:4728
91 GF Score
Price NT$381.00
GF Value NT$441.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROA %?

Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROCO:4728 +1.06% 91 ROA % is 31.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 18.24. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4728 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$441.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks better than 97.67% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$631 Mil. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,011 Mil. Therefore, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.39%.

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

ROCO:4728' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 18.24   Max: 35.37
Current: 33.56

During the past 13 years, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's highest ROA % was 35.37%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 18.24%.

ROCO:4728's ROA % is ranked better than
97.67% of 1416 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.87 vs ROCO:4728: 33.56

Sunmax Biotechnology Co  (ROCO:4728) 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
=631.368/2011.0695
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(631.368 / 2033.072)*(2033.072 / 2011.0695)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=31.05 %*1.0109
=31.39 %

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.


Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROA % Related Terms


Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunmax Biotechnology 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.

Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROA % Chart

Sunmax Biotechnology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Sunmax Biotechnology 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:4728 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: ROA % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sunmax Biotechnology 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.


Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunmax Biotechnology Co's ROA % falls into.


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Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROA % Calculation

Sunmax Biotechnology 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 )
=725.749/( (2094.972+2123.36)/ 2 )
=725.749/2109.166
=34.41 %

Sunmax Biotechnology 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 )
=631.368/( (1898.779+2123.36)/ 2 )
=631.368/2011.0695
=31.39 %

* 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 31.39% mean?
Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) has a ROA % of 31.39% 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 18.24. Over the past decade, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.29 to 35.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks #33 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Sunmax Biotechnology Co's ROA % too high?
Sunmax Biotechnology Co's current ROA % of 31.39% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 18.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 35.37. Based on the distribution chart, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks #33 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunmax Biotechnology Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunmax Biotechnology Co's ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks #33 out of 1416 companies for ROA %. This places Sunmax Biotechnology Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.29 to 35.37 over the past decade. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co and its competitors. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's current ROA % is 31.39%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 18.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunmax Biotechnology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$441.22, compared to a current price of NT$381.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 31.39%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 18.24. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728), the current ROA % is 31.39% 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunmax Biotechnology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$381.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$441.22. GuruFocus considers Sunmax Biotechnology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4728:

  • ROA %: 31.39% (72% above median its 10-year median of 18.24)
  • GF Value™: NT$441.22 vs. price of NT$381.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4728 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunmax Biotechnology Co Business Description

Address Huandong Road, New Urban District, 1st Floor, No. 10, Lane 31, Section 1, Tainan Science Industrial Park, Tainan, TWN
Sunmax Biotechnology Co Ltd is a biomedical company in Taiwan. It is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of Sunmax medical devices and bio-surgical products. Additionally, it also researches, develops, manufactures and sales biomedical material grade collagen and related products. The company's products include medical products, biomedical materials, and porcine collagen skin care products.
91GF Score

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