China Railway GroupSTU:CNO -1.34%59 ROA % is 0.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates STU:CNO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Construction companies, China Railway Group ranks worse than 66.29% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. China Railway Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,188 Mil.
China Railway Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €301,931 Mil. Therefore, China Railway Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Railway Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CNO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.98 Max: 2.37
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, China Railway Group's highest ROA % was 2.37%. The lowest was 0.89%. And the median was 1.98%.
STU:CNO's ROA % is ranked worse than 66.29% of 1777
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs STU:CNO: 0.89
China Railway Group (STU:CNO) 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.
China Railway Group ROA % Related Terms
China Railway Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Railway Group'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Group'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.
China Railway Group ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Group'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.
China Railway Group (STU:CNO) has a ROA % of 0.72% 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 China Railway Group and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, China Railway Group's ROA % has ranged from 0.89 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Group ranks #1178 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is China Railway Group's ROA % too high?
China Railway Group's current ROA % of 0.72% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.37. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. China Railway Group's value of 0.72% is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Group ranks #1178 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Railway Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Group's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Group ranks #1178 out of 1777 companies for ROA %. This places China Railway Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. China Railway Group's value of 0.72% is 74.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Group's own ROA % has ranged from 0.89 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 2.79, China Railway Group 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,777 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. China Railway Group's current ROA % of 0.72% is 74.2% 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 China Railway Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Group's current ROA % is 0.72%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Group (STU:CNO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.72%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 74.2% below the Construction industry median of 2.79. China Railway Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 China Railway Group (STU:CNO), the current ROA % is 0.72% 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 China Railway Group (STU:CNO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CNO:
ROA %: 0.72% (64% below median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.38 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% below the Construction median (#1178 of 1777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CNO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Group Ltd is a construction conglomerate company. The company's operating segment includes Infrastructure construction; Survey, design and consulting services; Engineering equipment and component manufacturing; Property development, and Other businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure construction segment. The Infrastructure construction segment includes the construction of railways, highways, bridges, tunnels, metropolitan railways (including subways and light railways), buildings, irrigation works, hydroelectricity projects, ports, docks, airports, and other municipal works.
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