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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥23.6 Mil.
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,943.3 Mil. Therefore, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688143'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 7.43 Max: 15.22
Current: 1.24
During the past 8 years, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's highest ROA % was 15.22%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 7.43%.
SHSE:688143's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.51% of 2502
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.285
vs SHSE:688143: 1.24
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) 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.
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co ROA % Related Terms
Yangtze Optical Electronic 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Yangtze Optical Electronic 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.
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yangtze Optical Electronic 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.
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) has a ROA % of 1.21% 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 7.43. Over the past decade, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.12 to 15.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co ranks #1439 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's ROA % too high?
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's current ROA % of 1.21% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 7.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 15.22. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.29. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's value of 1.21% is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co ranks #1439 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co ranks #1439 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This places Yangtze Optical Electronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.29. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's value of 1.21% is 47% below this benchmark. Historically, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.12 to 15.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.43 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.29, 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. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's current ROA % of 1.21% is 47% below 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's current ROA % is 1.21%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 7.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yangtze Optical Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥46.18, compared to a current price of ¥100.00 — trading 116.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.21%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 7.43 and 47% below the Hardware industry median of 2.29. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143), the current ROA % is 1.21% 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥100.00 is trading 116.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥46.18.
GuruFocus considers Yangtze Optical Electronic Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688143:
ROA %: 1.21% (84% below median its 10-year median of 7.43)
GF Value™: ¥46.18 vs. price of ¥100.00 (116.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Hardware median (#1439 of 2502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Business Description
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of products in five fields, including special optical fiber and cable, special optical devices, new materials, high-end equipment, and optoelectronic systems, and provides customers with measurement calibration and testing services for optoelectronic first-level metering stations.
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