Sime Darby BhdSMEBF 90 ROA % is 5.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates SMEBF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.61. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sime Darby Bhd ranks better than 63.77% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sime Darby Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $662 Mil.
Sime Darby Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,454 Mil. Therefore, Sime Darby Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sime Darby Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SMEBF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 4.02 Max: 7.44
Current: 4.72
During the past 13 years, Sime Darby Bhd's highest ROA % was 7.44%. The lowest was 3.11%. And the median was 4.02%.
SMEBF's ROA % is ranked better than 63.77% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs SMEBF: 4.72
Sime Darby Bhd (OTCPK:SMEBF) 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.
Sime Darby Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Sime Darby Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sime Darby Bhd'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Sime Darby Bhd'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.
Sime Darby Bhd ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sime Darby Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sime Darby Bhd'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.
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a ROA % of 5.78% 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, Sime Darby Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 3.11 to 7.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #484 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's ROA % too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current ROA % of 5.78% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 7.44. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 5.78% is 95.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #484 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's ROA % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #484 out of 1336 companies for ROA %. This puts Sime Darby Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 5.78% is 95.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sime Darby Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 3.11 to 7.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Sime Darby Bhd 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,336 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current ROA % of 5.78% is 95.9% 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sime Darby Bhd's current ROA % is 5.78%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a current ROA % of 5.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.78%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 95.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 10 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF), the current ROA % is 5.78% 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.
Key valuation signals for SMEBF:
ROA %: 5.78% (44% above median its 10-year median of 4.02)
GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.56 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#484 of 1336)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMEBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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