ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €634 Mil.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €19,504 Mil. Therefore, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.25%.
STU:CPM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.26 Med: 4.74 Max: 5.79
Current: 3.73
During the past 13 years, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's highest ROA % was 5.79%. The lowest was 3.26%. And the median was 4.74%.
STU:CPM's ROA % is ranked better than 52.71% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs STU:CPM: 3.73
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co ROA % Related Terms
China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) has a ROA % of 3.25% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 4.74. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.26 to 5.79. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #480 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's ROA % too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current ROA % of 3.25% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.26 to a high of 5.79. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 3.25% is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #480 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #480 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This puts China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 3.25% is 5.8% below this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.26 to 5.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 3.45, China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co's current ROA % of 3.25% is 5.8% 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current ROA % is 3.25%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 4.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.54, compared to a current price of €1.39 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.25%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 5.8% below the Transportation industry median of 3.45. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM), the current ROA % is 3.25% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.39 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.54.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CPM:
ROA %: 3.25% (31% below median its 10-year median of 4.74)
GF Value™: €1.54 vs. price of €1.39 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.8% below the Transportation median (#480 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Business Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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