Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co (SHSE:603489) ROA %: 5.42% (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Below Median

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SHSE:603489 Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co Ltd SHSE:603489
79 GF Score
Price ¥24.81
GF Value ¥29.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ROA %?

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co SHSE:603489 +0.40% 79 ROA % is 5.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603489 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥29.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,329 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ranks better than 57.79% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥179 Mil. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,300 Mil. Therefore, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.42%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603489' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 14.97   Max: 40.31
Current: 3.93

During the past 11 years, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's highest ROA % was 40.31%. The lowest was 1.96%. And the median was 14.97%.

SHSE:603489's ROA % is ranked better than
57.79% of 1329 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3 vs SHSE:603489: 3.93

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co  (SHSE:603489) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=179.008/3300.485
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(179.008 / 1498.068)*(1498.068 / 3300.485)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=11.95 %*0.4539
=5.42 %

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.


Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ROA % Related Terms


Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bafang Electric (Suzhou) 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.

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ROA % Chart

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.80 1.34 4.40 4.43 5.42

SHSE:603489 vs ORLY, AZO: ROA % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) 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.


Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's ROA % falls into.


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Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ROA % Calculation

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=102.819/( (3159.602+3278.396)/ 2 )
=102.819/3218.999
=3.19 %

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=179.008/( (3278.396+3322.574)/ 2 )
=179.008/3300.485
=5.42 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 5.42% mean?
Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co (SHSE:603489) has a ROA % of 5.42% 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 Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.96 to 40.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ranks #561 out of 1329 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's ROA % too high?
Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's current ROA % of 5.42% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 40.31. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 3.00. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's value of 5.42% is 80.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ranks #561 out of 1329 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co ranks #561 out of 1329 companies for ROA %. This puts Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.00. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's value of 5.42% is 80.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.96 to 40.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.00, based on 1,329 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. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's current ROA % of 5.42% is 80.7% 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 Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's current ROA % is 5.42%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co (SHSE:603489) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥29.42, compared to a current price of ¥24.81 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.42%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 80.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.00. Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co (SHSE:603489), the current ROA % is 5.42% 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 Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co (SHSE:603489) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥24.81 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥29.42. GuruFocus considers Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603489:

  • ROA %: 5.42% (64% below median its 10-year median of 14.97)
  • GF Value™: ¥29.42 vs. price of ¥24.81 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#561 of 1329)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603489 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co Business Description

Address No. 9 Heshun Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Yucheng, CHN, 215122
Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co Ltd is engaged in the production, sales and technical services of electric treadmill motors and supporting electrical systems. The systems are used for eBikes and electric scooters. The products are sold in Europe, China and the United States.
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