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Guangdong Huate Gas CoSHSE:688268 -1.40%72 ROA % is 3.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 6.86. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688268 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥59.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks better than 55.52% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥136 Mil.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,585 Mil. Therefore, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Huate Gas Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688268'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 6.86 Max: 9.9
Current: 3.54
During the past 12 years, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's highest ROA % was 9.90%. The lowest was 3.54%. And the median was 6.86%.
SHSE:688268's ROA % is ranked better than 55.52% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs SHSE:688268: 3.54
Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) 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.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) has a ROA % of 3.78% 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 6.86. Over the past decade, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.54 to 9.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #717 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Guangdong Huate Gas Co's ROA % too high?
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current ROA % of 3.78% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 6.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 9.90. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's value of 3.78% is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #717 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangdong Huate Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Huate Gas Co's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #717 out of 1612 companies for ROA %. This puts Guangdong Huate Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's value of 3.78% is 29.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.54 to 9.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Guangdong Huate Gas 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.92, based on 1,612 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. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current ROA % of 3.78% is 29.7% 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current ROA % is 3.78%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 6.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Huate Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥59.97, compared to a current price of ¥146.26 — trading 143.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.78%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 29.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268), the current ROA % is 3.78% 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Huate Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥146.26 is trading 143.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥59.97.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Huate Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688268:
ROA %: 3.78% (45% below median its 10-year median of 6.86)
GF Value™: ¥59.97 vs. price of ¥146.26 (143.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% above the Chemicals median (#717 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co Ltd is engaged in research, development and production of gas and gas equipment, covering industrial gases, electronic gases, electric light gases, ultra-high pure gases, calibration gases, laser gases, medical gases, and food grade gases. Its equipments include LGC, vaporizer, LNG emergency skids, and installation of equipment for the application of ultra high pure gases and industrial gases.
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