Asia Cement (TPE:1102) ROA %: 2.43% (As of Dec. 2025) — 36% Below Median

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TPE:1102 Asia Cement Corp TPE:1102
83 GF Score
Price NT$33.25
GF Value NT$35.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Asia Cement ROA %?

Asia Cement TPE:1102 +0.76% 83 ROA % is 2.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates TPE:1102 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$35.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, Asia Cement ranks better than 57.07% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Asia Cement's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$7,779 Mil. Asia Cement's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$320,708 Mil. Therefore, Asia Cement's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.43%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Cement's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1102' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 3.81   Max: 6.06
Current: 3.09

During the past 13 years, Asia Cement's highest ROA % was 6.06%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 3.81%.

TPE:1102's ROA % is ranked better than
57.07% of 410 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.255 vs TPE:1102: 3.09

Asia Cement  (TPE:1102) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=7778.7/320707.8305
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(7778.7 / 71558.056)*(71558.056 / 320707.8305)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=10.87 %*0.2231
=2.43 %

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.


Asia Cement ROA % Related Terms


Asia Cement ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Cement'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.

Asia Cement ROA % Chart

Asia Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Asia Cement Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:1102 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: ROA % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Asia Cement'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.


Asia Cement ROA % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Cement's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asia Cement's ROA % falls into.


TPE:1102
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Asia Cement ROA % Calculation

Asia Cement's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=10029.823/( (331827.224+324040.459)/ 2 )
=10029.823/327933.8415
=3.06 %

Asia Cement's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=7778.7/( (317375.202+324040.459)/ 2 )
=7778.7/320707.8305
=2.43 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.43% mean?
Asia Cement (TPE:1102) has a ROA % of 2.43% 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 Asia Cement and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Asia Cement's ROA % has ranged from 1.55 to 6.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Cement ranks #176 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Asia Cement's ROA % too high?
Asia Cement's current ROA % of 2.43% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 6.06. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.26. Asia Cement's value of 2.43% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Cement ranks #176 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Cement has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Cement's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Asia Cement ranks #176 out of 410 companies for ROA %. This puts Asia Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.26. Asia Cement's value of 2.43% is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Asia Cement's own ROA % has ranged from 1.55 to 6.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Asia Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.26, based on 410 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. Asia Cement's current ROA % of 2.43% is 7.8% 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 Asia Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Cement's current ROA % is 2.43%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Cement (TPE:1102) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.73, compared to a current price of NT$33.25 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.43%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 7.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.26. Asia Cement's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Asia Cement (TPE:1102), the current ROA % is 2.43% 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 Asia Cement (TPE:1102) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$33.25 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.73. GuruFocus considers Asia Cement to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1102:

  • ROA %: 2.43% (36% below median its 10-year median of 3.81)
  • GF Value™: NT$35.73 vs. price of NT$33.25 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.8% above the Building Materials median (#176 of 410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia Cement Business Description

Address No. 207, Dunhua South Road, 30th-31st Floor, Section 2, Daan District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Asia Cement Corp manufactures and sells cement, concrete, and cement-related products to the construction and building industries, and engages in leasing activities. The company is also required to undertake reforestation activities in designated areas. Asia Cement's product portfolio includes Portland cement types I and II, cement clinker, ready-mix concrete, furnace powder, and plaster among others. Its reportable segments are as follows: Cement which derives key revenue, Electric Power, Investment, Engineering, Transportation, Stainless Steel, and Leasing. The majority of Its revenue comes from Taiwan and China.
83GF Score

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