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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Minmetals Development Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥68 Mil.
Minmetals Development Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥23,409 Mil. Therefore, Minmetals Development Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minmetals Development Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600058'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79 Med: 0.69 Max: 2.13
Current: -0.12
During the past 13 years, Minmetals Development Co's highest ROA % was 2.13%. The lowest was -3.79%. And the median was 0.69%.
SHSE:600058's ROA % is ranked worse than 69.4% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs SHSE:600058: -0.12
Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
* 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 Steel subindustry, Minmetals Development Co'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.
Minmetals Development Co ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Minmetals Development Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minmetals Development Co'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) has a ROA % of 0.29% 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 Minmetals Development Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #440 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Minmetals Development Co's ROA % too high?
Minmetals Development Co's current ROA % of 0.29% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.93. Minmetals Development Co's value of 0.29% is 85% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #440 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Minmetals Development Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minmetals Development Co's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #440 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places Minmetals Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. Minmetals Development Co's value of 0.29% is 85% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Minmetals Development Co 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.93, based on 634 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. Minmetals Development Co's current ROA % of 0.29% is 85% 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 Minmetals Development Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minmetals Development Co's current ROA % is 0.29%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minmetals Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.45, compared to a current price of ¥8.62 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.29%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 85% below the Steel industry median of 1.93. Minmetals Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058), the current ROA % is 0.29% 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 Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.62 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.45.
GuruFocus considers Minmetals Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600058:
ROA %: 0.29% (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: ¥5.45 vs. price of ¥8.62 (58.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85% below the Steel median (#440 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minmetals Development Co Ltd is a steel distribution service provider. The activities of the company include the supply of metallurgical raw materials which includes iron ore, coal, coke, and pig iron, steel trading, processing and distribution, and logistics services.
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