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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥823 Mil.
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥14,666 Mil. Therefore, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.61%.
SHSE:600618'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.03 Med: 11.77 Max: 22.82
Current: 6.17
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's highest ROA % was 22.82%. The lowest was -7.03%. And the median was 11.77%.
SHSE:600618's ROA % is ranked better than 73.68% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs SHSE:600618: 6.17
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) 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.
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ROA % Related Terms
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co 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 Chemicals subindustry, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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.
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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.
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) has a ROA % of 5.61% 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 11.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks #424 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's ROA % too high?
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's current ROA % of 5.61% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.77. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's value of 5.61% is 92.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks #424 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks #424 out of 1611 companies for ROA %. This puts Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's value of 5.61% is 92.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.92, based on 1,611 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. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's current ROA % of 5.61% is 92.1% 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's current ROA % is 5.61%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.10, compared to a current price of ¥9.82 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.61%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 92.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618), the current ROA % is 5.61% 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.82 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.10.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600618:
ROA %: 5.61% (52% below median its 10-year median of 11.77)
GF Value™: ¥11.10 vs. price of ¥9.82 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.1% above the Chemicals median (#424 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co Business Description
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co Ltd produces chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes sodium hydroxide, chlorine, chlorine products, polyvinyl chloride plastics resin and the products. It is focused on export markets in the Middle East, South America, and Africa for its sales performance. Its majority of revenues are from the production and sale of Chlorine products.
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