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HitGenSHSE:688222 +3.04%90 ROA % is 8.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 151% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688222 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥26.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, HitGen ranks better than 89.41% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. HitGen's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥166.0 Mil.
HitGen's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,983.7 Mil. Therefore, HitGen's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HitGen's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688222'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.53 Med: 3.34 Max: 20.96
Current: 6.42
During the past 10 years, HitGen's highest ROA % was 20.96%. The lowest was -15.53%. And the median was 3.34%.
SHSE:688222's ROA % is ranked better than 89.41% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -32.87
vs SHSE:688222: 6.42
HitGen (SHSE:688222) 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.
HitGen ROA % Related Terms
HitGen ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HitGen'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 Biotechnology subindustry, HitGen'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.
HitGen ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, HitGen's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HitGen'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.
HitGen (SHSE:688222) has a ROA % of 8.37% 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 HitGen and its competitors. This is 151% above median its historical median of 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, HitGen ranks #150 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is HitGen's ROA % too high?
HitGen's current ROA % of 8.37% is 151% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. Based on the distribution chart, HitGen ranks #150 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HitGen has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitGen's ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, HitGen ranks #150 out of 1416 companies for ROA %. This places HitGen in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 HitGen and its competitors. HitGen's current ROA % is 8.37%, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitGen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitGen (SHSE:688222) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥26.07, compared to a current price of ¥29.16 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.37%, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. HitGen's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 HitGen (SHSE:688222), the current ROA % is 8.37% 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 HitGen (SHSE:688222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitGen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥29.16 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥26.07.
GuruFocus considers HitGen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688222:
ROA %: 8.37% (151% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
GF Value™: ¥26.07 vs. price of ¥29.16 (11.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HitGen Inc is dedicated to building a world-class biopharmaceutical enterprise. Its mission is to advance human health and quality of life. It provides therapeutic solutions to address unmet medical needs. Centered on its internationally DEL (DNA-encoded Library) technology, the Company has expanded into Fragment-Based Drug Discovery and Structure-Based Drug Design and a suite of complementary platforms based on Oligonucleotide-based Therapeutics, Targeted Proximity Drugs, and Cyclic Peptidomimetics. The group has developed HAILO, a proprietary "DEL+AI+Automation" molecular optimization platform, thereby establishing a distinctive novel molecule discovery engine that delivers both therapeutic molecules and tool molecules to the world-wide pharmaceutical industry.
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