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CITIC Metal CoSHSE:601061 +4.09%77 ROA % is 9.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601061 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,662 Metals & Mining companies, CITIC Metal Co ranks better than 85.2% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CITIC Metal Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5,506 Mil.
CITIC Metal Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥57,495 Mil. Therefore, CITIC Metal Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CITIC Metal Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601061'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.94 Med: 5.01 Max: 6.56
Current: 6.56
During the past 8 years, CITIC Metal Co's highest ROA % was 6.56%. The lowest was 2.94%. And the median was 5.01%.
SHSE:601061's ROA % is ranked better than 85.2% of 2662
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.825
vs SHSE:601061: 6.56
CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) 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.
CITIC Metal Co ROA % Related Terms
CITIC Metal Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CITIC Metal Co's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CITIC Metal 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.
CITIC Metal Co ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, CITIC Metal Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CITIC Metal 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.
CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) has a ROA % of 9.58% 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 CITIC Metal Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 5.01. Over the past decade, CITIC Metal Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.94 to 6.56. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC Metal Co ranks #394 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is CITIC Metal Co's ROA % too high?
CITIC Metal Co's current ROA % of 9.58% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 5.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.94 to a high of 6.56. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC Metal Co ranks #394 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CITIC Metal Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC Metal Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CITIC Metal Co ranks #394 out of 2662 companies for ROA %. This places CITIC Metal Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, CITIC Metal Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.94 to 6.56 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 CITIC Metal Co and its competitors. CITIC Metal Co's current ROA % is 9.58%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC Metal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.42, compared to a current price of ¥11.20 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.58%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 5.01. CITIC Metal Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061), the current ROA % is 9.58% 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 CITIC Metal Co (SHSE:601061) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC Metal Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.20 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.42.
GuruFocus considers CITIC Metal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601061:
ROA %: 9.58% (91% above median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: ¥9.42 vs. price of ¥11.20 (18.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601061 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CITIC Metal Co Ltd is engaged in trading of metals and minerals. The company trades in ferrous metals including iron ores and steel, and non-ferrous metals such as niobium, copper and aluminum. In addition to the trading business, the company also engages in the businesses of special minerals and dry bulk shipping. The special minerals business covers importing and cross-border trading of chrome ores, manganese ores, ferrochromium and silicomanganese, committed to ensuring stable supply of quality raw materials to alloy producers. The dry bulk shipping business mainly operates routes between Australia and China, South Africa and China, Southeast Asia and India, providing customers with sea transport services for dry bulk cargos.
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