Chongqing Water Group CoSHSE:601158 +1.48%65 ROA % is 3.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601158 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks worse than 62.35% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chongqing Water Group Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,078 Mil.
Chongqing Water Group Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥35,813 Mil. Therefore, Chongqing Water Group Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chongqing Water Group Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601158'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 6.61 Max: 10.19
Current: 2.33
During the past 13 years, Chongqing Water Group Co's highest ROA % was 10.19%. The lowest was 2.31%. And the median was 6.61%.
SHSE:601158's ROA % is ranked worse than 62.35% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs SHSE:601158: 2.33
Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) 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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Chongqing Water Group 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.
Chongqing Water Group Co ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chongqing Water Group Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Water Group 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.
Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) has a ROA % of 3.01% 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 Chongqing Water Group Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 6.61. Over the past decade, Chongqing Water Group Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.31 to 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks #318 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Chongqing Water Group Co's ROA % too high?
Chongqing Water Group Co's current ROA % of 3.01% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 6.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 10.19. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.05. Chongqing Water Group Co's value of 3.01% is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks #318 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chongqing Water Group Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Water Group Co's ROA % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chongqing Water Group Co ranks #318 out of 510 companies for ROA %. This places Chongqing Water Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.05. Chongqing Water Group Co's value of 3.01% is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chongqing Water Group Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.31 to 10.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Chongqing Water Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.05, based on 510 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. Chongqing Water Group Co's current ROA % of 3.01% is 1.3% 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 Chongqing Water Group Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chongqing Water Group Co's current ROA % is 3.01%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Water Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.65, compared to a current price of ¥4.12 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.01%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.05. Chongqing Water Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158), the current ROA % is 3.01% 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 Chongqing Water Group Co (SHSE:601158) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Water Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.12 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.65.
GuruFocus considers Chongqing Water Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601158:
ROA %: 3.01% (54% below median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: ¥4.65 vs. price of ¥4.12 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#318 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601158 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chongqing Water Group Co Ltd engages in water supply, sewage treatment, engineering construction, and other businesses in China. The company also constructs, operates, and maintains drainage facilities; and collects, treats, and discharges domestic sewage, industrial and commercial sewage, rainwater, and other sewage from the urban sewage pipe network, as well as treats sewage in rivers.
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