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HC Surgical SpecialistsSGX:1B1 +1.45%63 ROA % is 19.60% as of May. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 21.17. GuruFocus rates SGX:1B1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, HC Surgical Specialists ranks better than 95.77% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. HC Surgical Specialists's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was S$6.03 Mil.
HC Surgical Specialists's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was S$30.74 Mil. Therefore, HC Surgical Specialists's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 19.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HC Surgical Specialists's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:1B1'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.38 Med: 21.17 Max: 30.62
Current: 23.61
During the past 13 years, HC Surgical Specialists's highest ROA % was 30.62%. The lowest was 9.38%. And the median was 21.17%.
SGX:1B1's ROA % is ranked better than 95.77% of 213
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.55
vs SGX:1B1: 23.61
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) 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 two times the semi-annual (May. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (May. 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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists ROA % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, HC Surgical Specialists's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HC Surgical Specialists'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 two times the semi-annual (May. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) has a ROA % of 19.60% as of May. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.17. Over the past decade, HC Surgical Specialists' ROA % has ranged from 9.38 to 30.62. According to the industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #9 out of 213 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is HC Surgical Specialists' ROA % too high?
HC Surgical Specialists' current ROA % of 19.60% is near median its 10-year median of 21.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.38 to a high of 30.62. Based on the distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #9 out of 213 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HC Surgical Specialists has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Surgical Specialists' ROA % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #9 out of 213 companies for ROA %. This places HC Surgical Specialists in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, HC Surgical Specialists' own ROA % has ranged from 9.38 to 30.62 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good ROA % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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 HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. HC Surgical Specialists's current ROA % is 19.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Surgical Specialists stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.30, compared to a current price of S$0.35 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 19.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.17. HC Surgical Specialists' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1), the current ROA % is 19.60% as of May. 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.35 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.30.
GuruFocus considers HC Surgical Specialists to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:1B1:
ROA %: 19.60% (near median its 10-year median of 21.17)
GF Value™: S$0.30 vs. price of S$0.35 (16.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1B1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HC Surgical Specialists Ltd is a medical services group. The company is engaged in providing endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and general surgery services. The operating segment of the company is the healthcare segment. Geographically, it operates only in Singapore. The company has its facilities center and clinics at various places in Singapore.
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