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Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ROA % Related Terms
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co 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 Publishing subindustry, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) has a ROA % of 8.42% 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.58 to 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #302 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's ROA % too high?
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current ROA % of 8.42% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 9.96. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.76. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 8.42% is 1015.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #302 out of 1028 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #302 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This puts Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.76. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 8.42% is 1015.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.58 to 9.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 0.76, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.76, based on 1,028 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. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current ROA % of 8.42% is 1015.2% 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current ROA % is 8.42%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.76 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.42%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 1015.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.76. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577), the current ROA % is 8.42% 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.76 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.80.
GuruFocus considers Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605577:
ROA %: 8.42% (93% above median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: ¥12.80 vs. price of ¥10.76 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1015.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#302 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605577 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd is engaged in the editing and publishing of publications, printing, wholesale and retail, material trade, and others. The company is mainly engaged in the publishing business of teaching materials, general books, periodicals, electronic audio-visual products, and digital products through its subordinate companies, including People's Publishing House, Education Publishing House, Children's Publishing House, Science and Technology Publishing House, Fine Arts Publishing House, Northern Literature and Art, and Newspaper Group.
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