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Taiwan Special ChemicalsROCO:4772 63 ROA % is 10.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.25. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4772 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$679.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks better than 92.99% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Taiwan Special Chemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$785 Mil.
Taiwan Special Chemicals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$7,377 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Special Chemicals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Special Chemicals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4772'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.14 Med: 11.25 Max: 14.76
Current: 12.32
During the past 7 years, Taiwan Special Chemicals's highest ROA % was 14.76%. The lowest was -7.14%. And the median was 11.25%.
ROCO:4772's ROA % is ranked better than 92.99% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs ROCO:4772: 12.32
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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, Taiwan Special Chemicals'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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Special Chemicals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Special Chemicals'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) has a ROA % of 10.64% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #113 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' ROA % too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current ROA % of 10.64% is near median its 10-year median of 11.25. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 10.64% is 264.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #113 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Special Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Special Chemicals' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #113 out of 1611 companies for ROA %. This places Taiwan Special Chemicals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Taiwan Special Chemicals' value of 10.64% is 264.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.25 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Taiwan Special Chemicals 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 1,611 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. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current ROA % of 10.64% is 264.4% 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals 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. Taiwan Special Chemicals's current ROA % is 10.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$679.24, compared to a current price of NT$270.50 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.25 and 264.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Taiwan Special Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), the current ROA % is 10.64% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$270.50 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$679.24.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:
ROA %: 10.64% (near median its 10-year median of 11.25)
GF Value™: NT$679.24 vs. price of NT$270.50 (60.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 264.4% above the Chemicals median (#113 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
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