Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) ROA %: 2.79% (As of Jun. 2026) — 44% Above Median

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SHSE:688030 Hillstone Networks Co Ltd SHSE:688030
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What is Hillstone Networks Co ROA %?

Hillstone Networks Co SHSE:688030 +1.07% 65 ROA % is 2.79% as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688030 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,887 Software companies, Hillstone Networks Co ranks worse than 71.63% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hillstone Networks Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥53.5 Mil. Hillstone Networks Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1,914.4 Mil. Therefore, Hillstone Networks Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.79%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hillstone Networks Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688030' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.09   Med: 1.94   Max: 16.56
Current: -7.08

During the past 10 years, Hillstone Networks Co's highest ROA % was 16.56%. The lowest was -12.09%. And the median was 1.94%.

SHSE:688030's ROA % is ranked worse than
71.63% of 2887 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs SHSE:688030: -7.08

Hillstone Networks Co  (SHSE:688030) 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: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=53.468/1914.4335
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(53.468 / 1082.008)*(1082.008 / 1914.4335)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=4.94 %*0.5652
=2.79 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.


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Hillstone Networks Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hillstone Networks 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.

Hillstone Networks Co ROA % Chart

Hillstone Networks Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.01 -8.99 -12.09 -7.15 -9.80

Hillstone Networks Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -0.44 0.75 -24.44 -7.18 2.79

SHSE:688030 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: ROA % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hillstone Networks 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.


Hillstone Networks Co ROA % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hillstone Networks Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hillstone Networks Co's ROA % falls into.


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Hillstone Networks Co ROA % Calculation

Hillstone Networks 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 )
=-193.543/( (1985.452+1963.288)/ 2 )
=-193.543/1974.37
=-9.80 %

Hillstone Networks Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=53.468/( (1878.47+1950.397)/ 2 )
=53.468/1914.4335
=2.79 %

* 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 (Jun. 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 2.79% mean?
Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) has a ROA % of 2.79% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hillstone Networks Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #2068 out of 2887 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Hillstone Networks Co's ROA % too high?
Hillstone Networks Co's current ROA % of 2.79% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.70. Hillstone Networks Co's value of 2.79% is 64.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #2068 out of 2887 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hillstone Networks 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 Hillstone Networks Co's ROA % compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #2068 out of 2887 companies for ROA %. This places Hillstone Networks Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. Hillstone Networks Co's value of 2.79% is 64.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Hillstone Networks 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.70, based on 2,887 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. Hillstone Networks Co's current ROA % of 2.79% is 64.1% 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 Hillstone Networks Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillstone Networks Co's current ROA % is 2.79%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillstone Networks Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.80, compared to a current price of ¥16.97 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.79%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 64.1% above the Software industry median of 1.70. Hillstone Networks Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030), the current ROA % is 2.79% as of Jun. 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥16.97 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.80. GuruFocus considers Hillstone Networks Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688030:

  • ROA %: 2.79% (44% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: ¥20.80 vs. price of ¥16.97 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.1% above the Software median (#2068 of 2887)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hillstone Networks Co Business Description

Address No. 181, Jingrun Road, High-tech Zone, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215153
Hillstone Networks Co Ltd is a provider of enterprise network security and risk management solutions. Its customers include financial and educational institutions, government and service providers. The company offers visibility, intelligence and protection to ensure enterprises can comprehensively see, thoroughly understand and rapidly act against cyber-threats.
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