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Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co (OTCPK:SHXWF) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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.
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co ROA % Related Terms
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media 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 Publishing subindustry, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media 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.
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co (SHXWF) has a ROA % of 9.84% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 7.26. Over the past decade, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.45 to 8.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co ranks #184 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's ROA % too high?
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's current ROA % of 9.84% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.45 to a high of 8.06. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.74. Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's value of 9.84% is 1229.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co ranks #184 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co ranks #184 out of 1031 companies for ROA %. This places Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.74. Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's value of 9.84% is 1229.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.45 to 8.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.26 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 1,031 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. Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's current ROA % of 9.84% is 1229.7% 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's current ROA % is 9.84%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 7.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co (SHXWF) has a current ROA % of 9.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.54, compared to a current price of $1.33 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.84%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.26 and 1229.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co (SHXWF), the current ROA % is 9.84% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co (SHXWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.33 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.54.
Key valuation signals for SHXWF:
ROA %: 9.84% (36% above median its 10-year median of 7.26)
GF Value™: $1.54 vs. price of $1.33 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1229.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#184 of 1031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHXWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co Ltd are actually and mainly engaged in sales of books, newspapers, journals, electronic publications; wholesale of audio-visual products; manufacture of electronic publications and audio-visual products; production of audio tapes; video tapes; logistics; printing of publications, printed matters of package and decoration and other printed matters; plate-leased printing and supply of textbooks; investments in publications and asset management; leasing of properties; business services; wholesale and rental of goods; import and export business; and catering business. The operating businesses are divided into two reporting segments publication segment and the distribution segment of which majority of revenue comes from Publication segment.
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