Chemical Industries (Far East)SGX:C05 45 ROA % is 2.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates SGX:C05 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks worse than 75.19% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$2.79 Mil.
Chemical Industries (Far East)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$129.85 Mil. Therefore, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:C05'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.02 Med: 3.61 Max: 8.56
Current: -0.69
During the past 13 years, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s highest ROA % was 8.56%. The lowest was -15.02%. And the median was 3.61%.
SGX:C05's ROA % is ranked worse than 75.19% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs SGX:C05: -0.69
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) ROA % Related Terms
Chemical Industries (Far East) ROA % Historical 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemical Industries (Far East)'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) has a ROA % of 2.15% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #1209 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROA % too high?
Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current ROA % of 2.15% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.61. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s value of 2.15% is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #1209 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemical Industries (Far East) has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #1209 out of 1608 companies for ROA %. This places Chemical Industries (Far East) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s value of 2.15% is 25.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Chemical Industries (Far East) 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,608 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. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current ROA % of 2.15% is 25.9% 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current ROA % is 2.15%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.54 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.15%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 25.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05), the current ROA % is 2.15% as of Mar. 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.54 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Chemical Industries (Far East) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:C05:
ROA %: 2.15% (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.54 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Chemicals median (#1209 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:C05 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemical Industries (Far East) Business Description
Chemical Industries (Far East) Ltd is engaged as the sole manufacturer of Chemical products in Singapore. The company operates through two segments Industrial Chemicals and Properties. The company generates maximum revenue from the Industrial Chemicals segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Singapore. The company's product portfolio consists of Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid, and others.
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