Chief TelecomROCO:6561 +2.11%97 ROA % is 17.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 14.76. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6561 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$428.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Chief Telecom ranks better than 97.01% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chief Telecom's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,259 Mil.
Chief Telecom's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$7,287 Mil. Therefore, Chief Telecom's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chief Telecom's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6561'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.9 Med: 14.76 Max: 25.33
Current: 16.3
During the past 13 years, Chief Telecom's highest ROA % was 25.33%. The lowest was 12.90%. And the median was 14.76%.
ROCO:6561's ROA % is ranked better than 97.01% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs ROCO:6561: 16.30
Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) 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.
Chief Telecom ROA % Related Terms
Chief Telecom ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chief Telecom'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Chief Telecom'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.
Chief Telecom ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chief Telecom's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chief Telecom'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.
Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) has a ROA % of 17.27% 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 Chief Telecom and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 14.76. Over the past decade, Chief Telecom's ROA % has ranged from 12.90 to 25.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Chief Telecom ranks #11 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Chief Telecom's ROA % too high?
Chief Telecom's current ROA % of 17.27% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.90 to a high of 25.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Chief Telecom's value of 17.27% is 529.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chief Telecom ranks #11 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chief Telecom has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chief Telecom's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chief Telecom ranks #11 out of 368 companies for ROA %. This places Chief Telecom in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Chief Telecom's value of 17.27% is 529.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chief Telecom's own ROA % has ranged from 12.90 to 25.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.76 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Chief Telecom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 368 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. Chief Telecom's current ROA % of 17.27% is 529.1% 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 Chief Telecom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chief Telecom's current ROA % is 17.27%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 14.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chief Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$428.97, compared to a current price of NT$339.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.27%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.76 and 529.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. Chief Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561), the current ROA % is 17.27% 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 Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chief Telecom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$339.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$428.97.
GuruFocus considers Chief Telecom to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6561:
ROA %: 17.27% (17% above median its 10-year median of 14.76)
GF Value™: NT$428.97 vs. price of NT$339.00 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 529.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#11 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6561 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chief Telecom Inc provides telecommunication services in Taiwan. It is engaged in offering network integration, internet data center, communications integration, and cloud application services. The company generates majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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