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YouYou Foods CoSHSE:603697 +4.53%85 ROA % is 10.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603697 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, YouYou Foods Co ranks better than 79.6% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. YouYou Foods Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥263 Mil.
YouYou Foods Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,404 Mil. Therefore, YouYou Foods Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YouYou Foods Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603697'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.76 Med: 11.6 Max: 23.77
Current: 8.69
During the past 13 years, YouYou Foods Co's highest ROA % was 23.77%. The lowest was 5.76%. And the median was 11.60%.
SHSE:603697's ROA % is ranked better than 79.6% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs SHSE:603697: 8.69
YouYou Foods Co (SHSE:603697) 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.
YouYou Foods Co ROA % Related Terms
YouYou Foods Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YouYou Foods 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, YouYou Foods 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.
YouYou Foods Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, YouYou Foods Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YouYou Foods 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.
YouYou Foods Co (SHSE:603697) has a ROA % of 10.94% 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 YouYou Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, YouYou Foods Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.76 to 23.77. According to the industry distribution chart, YouYou Foods Co ranks #407 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is YouYou Foods Co's ROA % too high?
YouYou Foods Co's current ROA % of 10.94% is near median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 23.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.30. YouYou Foods Co's value of 10.94% is 231.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YouYou Foods Co ranks #407 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YouYou Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YouYou Foods Co's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, YouYou Foods Co ranks #407 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This places YouYou Foods Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.30. YouYou Foods Co's value of 10.94% is 231.5% above this benchmark. Historically, YouYou Foods Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.76 to 23.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 3.30, YouYou Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.30, based on 1,995 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. YouYou Foods Co's current ROA % of 10.94% is 231.5% 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 YouYou Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YouYou Foods Co's current ROA % is 10.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YouYou Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouYou Foods Co (SHSE:603697) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.91, compared to a current price of ¥9.92 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 231.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.30. YouYou Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 YouYou Foods Co (SHSE:603697), the current ROA % is 10.94% 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 YouYou Foods Co (SHSE:603697) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouYou Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.92 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.91.
GuruFocus considers YouYou Foods Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603697:
ROA %: 10.94% (near median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: ¥13.91 vs. price of ¥9.92 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#407 of 1995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNo.13, Baohuan 1st Road, National Agricultural Science and Technology Park, International Food Industry City, Yubei District, Chongqing, CHN, 603697
YouYou Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of snack foods. It chicken feet, seafood, halogen, vegetarian and gift box series products.
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