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Wafer WorksROCO:6182 -9.94%60 ROA % is 0.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6182 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, Wafer Works ranks worse than 62.26% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wafer Works's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$332 Mil.
Wafer Works's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$37,015 Mil. Therefore, Wafer Works's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wafer Works's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6182'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.42 Med: 2.18 Max: 10.76
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, Wafer Works's highest ROA % was 10.76%. The lowest was -10.42%. And the median was 2.18%.
ROCO:6182's ROA % is ranked worse than 62.26% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.465
vs ROCO:6182: 0.15
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) 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 (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.
Wafer Works ROA % Related Terms
Wafer Works ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wafer Works'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.
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Wafer Works'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.
Wafer Works ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Wafer Works's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wafer Works'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.
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a ROA % of 0.90% 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #640 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Wafer Works' ROA % too high?
Wafer Works' current ROA % of 0.90% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.47. Wafer Works' value of 0.90% is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #640 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' ROA % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #640 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places Wafer Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Wafer Works' value of 0.90% is 63.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Wafer Works has consistently been below 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.47, based on 1,028 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. Wafer Works's current ROA % of 0.90% is 63.5% below 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wafer Works's current ROA % is 0.90%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.54, compared to a current price of NT$149.50 — trading 345.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.90%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 63.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 2.47. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current ROA % is 0.90% 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$149.50 is trading 345.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.54.
GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:
ROA %: 0.90% (59% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: NT$33.54 vs. price of NT$149.50 (345.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% below the Semiconductors median (#640 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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