JoulWatt Technology Co (SHSE:688141) ROA %: -20.16% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688141 JoulWatt Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688141
52 GF Score
Price ¥137.36
GF Value ¥56.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is JoulWatt Technology Co ROA %?

JoulWatt Technology Co SHSE:688141 +20.00% 52 ROA % is -20.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688141 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥56.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,502 Hardware companies, JoulWatt Technology Co ranks worse than 91.37% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. JoulWatt Technology Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1,105 Mil. JoulWatt Technology Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5,479 Mil. Therefore, JoulWatt Technology Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.16%.

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

SHSE:688141' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.71   Med: -14.67   Max: 15.27
Current: -17.35

During the past 8 years, JoulWatt Technology Co's highest ROA % was 15.27%. The lowest was -56.71%. And the median was -14.67%.

SHSE:688141's ROA % is ranked worse than
91.37% of 2502 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28 vs SHSE:688141: -17.35

JoulWatt Technology Co  (SHSE:688141) 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
=-1104.776/5479.2645
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1104.776 / 3059.008)*(3059.008 / 5479.2645)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-36.12 %*0.5583
=-20.16 %

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.


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JoulWatt Technology Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JoulWatt Technology 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.

JoulWatt Technology Co ROA % Chart

JoulWatt Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.27 4.96 -12.38 -14.32 -15.02

JoulWatt Technology Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 -10.97 -15.80 -12.76 -19.51 -20.16

SHSE:688141 vs APH, GLW: ROA % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, JoulWatt Technology 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.


JoulWatt Technology Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, JoulWatt Technology Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JoulWatt Technology Co's ROA % falls into.


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JoulWatt Technology Co ROA % Calculation

JoulWatt Technology 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 )
=-717.124/( (4204.325+5343.665)/ 2 )
=-717.124/4773.995
=-15.02 %

JoulWatt Technology 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 )
=-1104.776/( (5343.665+5614.864)/ 2 )
=-1104.776/5479.2645
=-20.16 %

* 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 -20.16% mean?
JoulWatt Technology Co (SHSE:688141) has a ROA % of -20.16% 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 JoulWatt Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JoulWatt Technology Co ranks #2286 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is JoulWatt Technology Co's ROA % too high?
JoulWatt Technology Co's current ROA % is -20.16%. Based on the distribution chart, JoulWatt Technology Co ranks #2286 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JoulWatt Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JoulWatt Technology Co's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, JoulWatt Technology Co ranks #2286 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This places JoulWatt Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,502 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. 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 JoulWatt Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JoulWatt Technology Co's current ROA % is -20.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JoulWatt Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JoulWatt Technology Co (SHSE:688141) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥56.33, compared to a current price of ¥137.36 — trading 143.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -20.16%. JoulWatt Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 JoulWatt Technology Co (SHSE:688141), the current ROA % is -20.16% 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 JoulWatt Technology Co (SHSE:688141) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JoulWatt Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥137.36 is trading 143.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥56.33. GuruFocus considers JoulWatt Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688141:

  • ROA %: -20.16%
  • GF Value™: ¥56.33 vs. price of ¥137.36 (143.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688141 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JoulWatt Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 298 Zhenhua Road, Room 901-23, 9th Floor, Building 4, West Port Development Center, Sandun Town, Xihu District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN, 310012
JoulWatt Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development and sales of analog integrated circuits.
52GF Score

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