Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) ROA %: -1.17% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5202 Newsoft Technology Corp ROCO:5202
60 GF Score
Price NT$13.80
GF Value NT$18.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Newsoft Technology ROA %?

Newsoft Technology ROCO:5202 +1.10% 60 ROA % is -1.17% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5202 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,885 Software companies, Newsoft Technology ranks worse than 67.11% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Newsoft Technology's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-14.4 Mil. Newsoft Technology's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,235.1 Mil. Therefore, Newsoft Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.17%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Newsoft Technology's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5202' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.01   Med: -0.24   Max: 14.37
Current: -4.27

During the past 13 years, Newsoft Technology's highest ROA % was 14.37%. The lowest was -8.01%. And the median was -0.24%.

ROCO:5202's ROA % is ranked worse than
67.11% of 2885 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs ROCO:5202: -4.27

Newsoft Technology  (ROCO:5202) 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
=-14.448/1235.0965
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-14.448 / 138.208)*(138.208 / 1235.0965)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-10.45 %*0.1119
=-1.17 %

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.


Newsoft Technology ROA % Related Terms


Newsoft Technology ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newsoft Technology'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.

Newsoft Technology ROA % Chart

Newsoft Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.17 -8.01 14.37 12.14 -4.22

Newsoft Technology Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.98 -9.30 -9.38 3.27 -1.17

ROCO:5202 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: ROA % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Newsoft Technology'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.


Newsoft Technology ROA % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Newsoft Technology's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Newsoft Technology's ROA % falls into.


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Newsoft Technology ROA % Calculation

Newsoft Technology'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 )
=-54.632/( (1352.409+1234.606)/ 2 )
=-54.632/1293.5075
=-4.22 %

Newsoft Technology'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 )
=-14.448/( (1235.587+1234.606)/ 2 )
=-14.448/1235.0965
=-1.17 %

* 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 -1.17% mean?
Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) has a ROA % of -1.17% 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 Newsoft Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Newsoft Technology ranks #1936 out of 2885 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Newsoft Technology's ROA % too high?
Newsoft Technology's current ROA % is -1.17%. Based on the distribution chart, Newsoft Technology ranks #1936 out of 2885 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Newsoft Technology has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newsoft Technology's ROA % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Newsoft Technology ranks #1936 out of 2885 companies for ROA %. This places Newsoft Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.68, based on 2,885 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. 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 Newsoft Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newsoft Technology's current ROA % is -1.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newsoft Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.75, compared to a current price of NT$13.80 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.17%. Newsoft Technology's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202), the current ROA % is -1.17% 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 Newsoft Technology (ROCO:5202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newsoft Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.80 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.75. GuruFocus considers Newsoft Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5202:

  • ROA %: -1.17%
  • GF Value™: NT$18.75 vs. price of NT$13.80 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newsoft Technology Business Description

Address Xinhu 1st Road, 6th Floor Number 15, Lane 128, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Newsoft Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The principal activities of The Company and its subsidiaries are trading in computer CPU and peripherals; research and development, sales and trading of communications network equipment; information software services; research, design, manufacture and trading of software relating to the aforementioned computer peripherals, and oral health care business. Its reportable segments included software services, system services, and distribution channel business segments. The company earns majority revenue from Distribution channel business.
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