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Khong GuanSGX:K03 67 ROA % is 1.41% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:K03 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Khong Guan ranks worse than 81.15% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Khong Guan's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was S$0.97 Mil.
Khong Guan's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was S$68.97 Mil. Therefore, Khong Guan's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Khong Guan's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:K03'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.05 Med: -0.18 Max: 1.81
Current: -0.5
During the past 13 years, Khong Guan's highest ROA % was 1.81%. The lowest was -2.05%. And the median was -0.18%.
SGX:K03's ROA % is ranked worse than 81.15% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs SGX:K03: -0.50
Khong Guan (SGX:K03) 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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.
Khong Guan ROA % Related Terms
Khong Guan ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Khong Guan'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Khong Guan'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.
Khong Guan ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Khong Guan's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Khong Guan'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Khong Guan (SGX:K03) has a ROA % of 1.41% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Khong Guan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Khong Guan ranks #254 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Khong Guan's ROA % too high?
Khong Guan's current ROA % is 1.41%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.50. Khong Guan's value of 1.41% is 59.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Khong Guan ranks #254 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Khong Guan has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khong Guan's ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Khong Guan ranks #254 out of 313 companies for ROA %. This places Khong Guan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.50. Khong Guan's value of 1.41% is 59.7% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.50, based on 313 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. Khong Guan's current ROA % of 1.41% is 59.7% 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 Khong Guan and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Khong Guan's current ROA % is 1.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khong Guan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khong Guan (SGX:K03) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.02, compared to a current price of S$0.85 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.41% and 59.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.50. Khong Guan's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Khong Guan (SGX:K03), the current ROA % is 1.41% as of Jan. 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 Khong Guan (SGX:K03) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khong Guan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.85 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.02.
GuruFocus considers Khong Guan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:K03:
ROA %: 1.41%
GF Value™: S$1.02 vs. price of S$0.85 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#254 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:K03 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Khong Guan Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. It has two reportable operating segments; Trading of wheat flour and consumer goods, which is engaged in trading of wheat flour and consumer goods in Singapore and Malaysia; and Others which is involved in trading and holding of quoted and unquoted shares in Singapore and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the Trading of wheat flour and consumer goods segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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