ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$-8.9 Mil.
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$1,227.7 Mil. Therefore, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:STC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.85 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.75
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's highest ROA % was 1.75%. The lowest was -6.85%. And the median was 0.18%.
SGX:STC's ROA % is ranked worse than 63.19% of 2502
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.265
vs SGX:STC: 0.47
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) 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.
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings ROA % Related Terms
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings'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.
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comba Telecom Systems Holdings'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) has a ROA % of -0.72% 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings ranks #1581 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' ROA % too high?
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' current ROA % is -0.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings ranks #1581 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' ROA % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings ranks #1581 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This places Comba Telecom Systems Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. 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 2.27, based on 2,502 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. 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's current ROA % is -0.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comba Telecom Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) has a current ROA % of -0.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.19, compared to a current price of S$0.22 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.72%. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC), the current ROA % is -0.72% 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.22 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.19.
Key valuation signals for SGX:STC:
ROA %: -0.72%
GF Value™: S$0.19 vs. price of S$0.22 (15.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Business Description
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in two segments: Wireless telecommunications network system equipment & services, and Operator telecommunication services. Its solutions include Antenna Site, In-Vehicle Broadband, Indoor Coverage Enhancement, Large Venue Coverage, LTE Upgrade, Railway/Tunnel Coverage, Wireless Backhaul, and Small Cell. It serves various industries such as airports, Education, Government and Public, Hospitality, stadiums, Transportation, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Wireless telecommunications network system equipment & services segment. Its geographical segments are Mainland China, Other countries/areas in the Asia Pacific, Americas, European Union, Middle East, and Other countries.
45GF Score
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