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SHSE:601668's ROA % is ranked worse than 64.05% of 1783
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.86
vs SHSE:601668: 1.10
China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) 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.
China State Construction Engineering ROA % Related Terms
China State Construction Engineering 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, China State Construction Engineering'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.
China State Construction Engineering ROA % vs Construction Industry
* 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.
China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) has a ROA % of 1.55% 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 China State Construction Engineering and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.15. Over the past decade, China State Construction Engineering's ROA % has ranged from 1.10 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, China State Construction Engineering ranks #1142 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is China State Construction Engineering's ROA % too high?
China State Construction Engineering's current ROA % of 1.55% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.42. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.86. China State Construction Engineering's value of 1.55% is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China State Construction Engineering ranks #1142 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China State Construction Engineering has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China State Construction Engineering's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China State Construction Engineering ranks #1142 out of 1783 companies for ROA %. This places China State Construction Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.86. China State Construction Engineering's value of 1.55% is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, China State Construction Engineering's own ROA % has ranged from 1.10 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 2.86, China State Construction Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.86, based on 1,783 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. China State Construction Engineering's current ROA % of 1.55% is 45.8% 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 China State Construction Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China State Construction Engineering's current ROA % is 1.55%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China State Construction Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.23, compared to a current price of ¥4.53 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.55%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 45.8% below the Construction industry median of 2.86. China State Construction Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668), the current ROA % is 1.55% 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 China State Construction Engineering (SHSE:601668) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China State Construction Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.53 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.23.
GuruFocus considers China State Construction Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601668:
ROA %: 1.55% (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.15)
GF Value™: ¥5.23 vs. price of ¥4.53 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Construction median (#1142 of 1783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China State Construction Engineering Business Description
China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd is a construction and real estate conglomerate. The company conducts its operations through five segments: Housing Construction segment, Infrastructure Construction and Investment segment, Real Estate Development and Investment segment, Design & Survey segment, and Others segment. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Housing Construction segment. The company's services include product technology research and development, survey and design, real estate development, engineering contracting, equipment manufacturing, asset operation, and property management.
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