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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Star Lake Bioscience Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-188 Mil.
Star Lake Bioscience Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥17,315 Mil. Therefore, Star Lake Bioscience Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Lake Bioscience Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600866'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.02 Med: 4.14 Max: 8.4
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, Star Lake Bioscience Co's highest ROA % was 8.40%. The lowest was -10.02%. And the median was 4.14%.
SHSE:600866's ROA % is ranked better than 84.39% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.985
vs SHSE:600866: 2.68
Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) 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 Biotechnology subindustry, Star Lake Bioscience 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.
Star Lake Bioscience Co ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Star Lake Bioscience Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Lake Bioscience 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.
Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) has a ROA % of -1.08% 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks #221 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Star Lake Bioscience Co's ROA % too high?
Star Lake Bioscience Co's current ROA % is -1.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks #221 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Lake Bioscience Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Lake Bioscience Co's ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks #221 out of 1416 companies for ROA %. This places Star Lake Bioscience Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co and its competitors. Star Lake Bioscience Co's current ROA % is -1.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Lake Bioscience Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.86, compared to a current price of ¥5.01 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.08%. Star Lake Bioscience Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866), the current ROA % is -1.08% 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Lake Bioscience Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.01 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.86.
GuruFocus considers Star Lake Bioscience Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600866:
ROA %: -1.08%
GF Value™: ¥5.86 vs. price of ¥5.01 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600866 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Lake Bioscience Co Inc is a China-based Pharmaceutical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the research, development, production, and sales of chemical raw materials and pharmaceutical intermediates. Products offered by the company include proline, guanosine, adenosine, adenine, adefovir dipivoxil, memantine hydrochloride, Proline, threonine, lysine, among others. Its products are used in food processing, feed processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Star Lake sells its products through direct sales and distributors in China and overseas markets.
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