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APAC Opto ElectronicsROCO:4908 +0.65%64 ROA % is 9.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 8.32. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4908 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, APAC Opto Electronics ranks better than 82.5% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. APAC Opto Electronics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$184.8 Mil.
APAC Opto Electronics's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,874.6 Mil. Therefore, APAC Opto Electronics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for APAC Opto Electronics's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4908'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.05 Med: 8.32 Max: 14.25
Current: 8.08
During the past 13 years, APAC Opto Electronics's highest ROA % was 14.25%. The lowest was 7.05%. And the median was 8.32%.
ROCO:4908's ROA % is ranked better than 82.5% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs ROCO:4908: 8.08
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.
* 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, APAC Opto Electronics'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.
APAC Opto Electronics ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, APAC Opto Electronics's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APAC Opto Electronics'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) has a ROA % of 9.86% 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 APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 8.32. Over the past decade, APAC Opto Electronics' ROA % has ranged from 7.05 to 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #438 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is APAC Opto Electronics' ROA % too high?
APAC Opto Electronics' current ROA % of 9.86% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.05 to a high of 14.25. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 9.86% is 332.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #438 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APAC Opto Electronics has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APAC Opto Electronics' ROA % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #438 out of 2503 companies for ROA %. This places APAC Opto Electronics in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 9.86% is 332.5% above this benchmark. Historically, APAC Opto Electronics' own ROA % has ranged from 7.05 to 14.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.32 vs. the industry median of 2.28, APAC Opto Electronics 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. APAC Opto Electronics's current ROA % of 9.86% is 332.5% 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 APAC Opto Electronics 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. APAC Opto Electronics's current ROA % is 9.86%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 8.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APAC Opto Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.36, compared to a current price of NT$155.50 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.86%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.32 and 332.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. APAC Opto Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908), the current ROA % is 9.86% 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$155.50 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.36.
GuruFocus considers APAC Opto Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4908:
ROA %: 9.86% (19% above median its 10-year median of 8.32)
GF Value™: NT$74.36 vs. price of NT$155.50 (109.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 332.5% above the Hardware median (#438 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APAC Opto Electronics Inc is a manufacturer of wired and wireless communication equipment and electronic components, and the wholesale and retail of telecommunications equipment and electronic materials. The products of the company include optical extender modules, optical transceiver modules, Optical extender modules, and copper transceiver modules.
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