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Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co (SZSE:002449) 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co ROA % Related Terms
Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics 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.
Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry
* 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co (SZSE:002449) has a ROA % of -1.06% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co ranks #1774 out of 2499 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co's ROA % too high?
Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co's current ROA % is -1.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co ranks #1774 out of 2499 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co ranks #1774 out of 2499 companies for ROA %. This places Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.61. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.61, based on 2,499 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. 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 Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co's current ROA % is -1.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co (SZSE:002449) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.26, compared to a current price of ¥6.61 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.06%. Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co (SZSE:002449), the current ROA % is -1.06% as of Jun. 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 Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co (SZSE:002449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.61 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.26.
GuruFocus considers Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002449:
ROA %: -1.06%
GF Value™: ¥7.26 vs. price of ¥6.61 (9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co Ltd is a China-based company. It manufactures and sells LED and LED applied products. The company offers LED packaging technology and devices, including high-speed die bonding, wire bonding, precise color testing and bin-sorting machines, etc., as well as full-color LEDs for indoor and outdoor displays; and components for lighting, such as flip-chips, chip-on-board, and CSPs for a range of applications comprising illuminaires.
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