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Union Steel HoldingsSGX:ZB9 42 ROA % is 1.84% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates SGX:ZB9 with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Waste Management companies, Union Steel Holdings ranks better than 59.11% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Union Steel Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$3.6 Mil.
Union Steel Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$197.9 Mil. Therefore, Union Steel Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Union Steel Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:ZB9'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.81 Med: 4.6 Max: 8.05
Current: 3.52
During the past 13 years, Union Steel Holdings's highest ROA % was 8.05%. The lowest was -6.81%. And the median was 4.60%.
SGX:ZB9's ROA % is ranked better than 59.11% of 247
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs SGX:ZB9: 3.52
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 Waste Management subindustry, Union Steel 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.
Union Steel Holdings ROA % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Union Steel Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Steel 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Union Steel Holdings (SGX:ZB9) has a ROA % of 1.84% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Union Steel Holdings and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Steel Holdings ranks #101 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Union Steel Holdings' ROA % too high?
Union Steel Holdings' current ROA % of 1.84% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 4.60. The Waste Management industry median ROA % is 2.26. Union Steel Holdings' value of 1.84% is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Steel Holdings ranks #101 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Steel Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Steel Holdings' ROA % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Union Steel Holdings ranks #101 out of 247 companies for ROA %. This puts Union Steel Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.26. Union Steel Holdings' value of 1.84% is 18.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Union Steel Holdings 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 2.26, based on 247 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. Union Steel Holdings's current ROA % of 1.84% is 18.6% 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 Union Steel Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Steel Holdings's current ROA % is 1.84%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Steel Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Union Steel Holdings (SGX:ZB9) has a current ROA % of 1.84%. The current ROA % is 1.84%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 18.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 2.26. Union Steel Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 10 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 Union Steel Holdings (SGX:ZB9), the current ROA % is 1.84% as of Jun. 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.
Union Steel Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Its operating segments are Metals, which include import and export of scrap metals, waste collection services, trading, and leasing of metal products.; Scaffolding that provides scaffolding services and related consultancy services; Engineering, including civil construction and engineering work, manufacturing of motor vehicle bodies, and sale and rental of marine deck equipment; and Others that include income from the rental of properties. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Metals segment. Geographically, the company operates mainly in Singapore, followed by India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and Other Countries.
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