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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$11.0 Mil.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$335.3 Mil. Therefore, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4738'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.37 Med: 1.39 Max: 4.25
Current: 4.25
During the past 13 years, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's highest ROA % was 4.25%. The lowest was -39.37%. And the median was 1.39%.
ROCO:4738's ROA % is ranked better than 61.35% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs ROCO:4738: 4.25
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) 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 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.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tatung Fine Chemicals 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.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) has a ROA % of 3.29% 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks #623 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's ROA % too high?
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's current ROA % of 3.29% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's value of 3.29% is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks #623 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks #623 out of 1612 companies for ROA %. This puts Tatung Fine Chemicals Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's value of 3.29% is 12.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Tatung Fine Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.92, based on 1,612 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. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's current ROA % of 3.29% is 12.9% 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's current ROA % is 3.29%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tatung Fine Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$7.69, compared to a current price of NT$6.83 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.29%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 12.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738), the current ROA % is 3.29% 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$6.83 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$7.69.
GuruFocus considers Tatung Fine Chemicals Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4738:
ROA %: 3.29% (137% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: NT$7.69 vs. price of NT$6.83 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Chemicals median (#623 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4738 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co Ltd manufactures and sells coatings and paints. Its product line includes electro-deposition coatings comprising epocy cathodic electro-deposition coating used to apply the primer to automobiles and other products; etc. The company's product includes Epoxy resin, Acrylic electrocoat, Electronic coating, Fan Li water insulation coating.
66GF Score
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