SGX:MZH's ROA % is ranked worse than 53.25% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs SGX:MZH: 1.87
Nanofilm Technologies International (SGX:MZH) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Nanofilm Technologies International ROA % Related Terms
Nanofilm Technologies International 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Nanofilm Technologies International'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.
Nanofilm Technologies International ROA % vs Hardware Industry
* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nanofilm Technologies International (SGX:MZH) has a ROA % of 3.25% 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 Nanofilm Technologies International and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 10.42. Over the past decade, Nanofilm Technologies International's ROA % has ranged from 0.51 to 20.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanofilm Technologies International ranks #1329 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Nanofilm Technologies International's ROA % too high?
Nanofilm Technologies International's current ROA % of 3.25% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 10.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 20.33. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Nanofilm Technologies International's value of 3.25% is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nanofilm Technologies International ranks #1329 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nanofilm Technologies International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanofilm Technologies International's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nanofilm Technologies International ranks #1329 out of 2496 companies for ROA %. This places Nanofilm Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Nanofilm Technologies International's value of 3.25% is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nanofilm Technologies International's own ROA % has ranged from 0.51 to 20.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.42 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Nanofilm Technologies International 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,496 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. Nanofilm Technologies International's current ROA % of 3.25% is 42.5% 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 Nanofilm Technologies International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nanofilm Technologies International's current ROA % is 3.25%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanofilm Technologies International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanofilm Technologies International (SGX:MZH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.10, compared to a current price of S$1.20 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.25%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 10.42 and 42.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Nanofilm Technologies International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Nanofilm Technologies International (SGX:MZH), the current ROA % is 3.25% 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 Nanofilm Technologies International (SGX:MZH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanofilm Technologies International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$1.20 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.10.
GuruFocus considers Nanofilm Technologies International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:MZH:
ROA %: 3.25% (69% below median its 10-year median of 10.42)
GF Value™: S$1.10 vs. price of S$1.20 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% above the Hardware median (#1329 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:MZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nanofilm Technologies International Business Description
Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd is a provider of nanotechnology solutions in Asia. Its solutions serve as key catalysts enabling customers to achieve advancements in their end-products in an environmentally sustainable manner. The company operates in four segments: advanced materials BU, Nanofabrication BU, Sydrogen BU, and Industrial equipment BU. The majority of its revenue comes from the advanced materials BU segment, which provides advanced materials through surface solution services based on its vacuum coating technologies and processes. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, and China being the majority revenue generator.
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