Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) ROA %: -2.61% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1309 Taita Chemical Co Ltd TPE:1309
59 GF Score
Price NT$14.45
GF Value NT$14.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Taita Chemical Co ROA %?

Taita Chemical Co TPE:1309 -1.37% 59 ROA % is -2.61% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1309 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Taita Chemical Co ranks worse than 85.32% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Taita Chemical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-226 Mil. Taita Chemical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8,661 Mil. Therefore, Taita Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taita Chemical Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1309' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.69   Med: 3.25   Max: 22.26
Current: -4.69

During the past 13 years, Taita Chemical Co's highest ROA % was 22.26%. The lowest was -4.69%. And the median was 3.25%.

TPE:1309's ROA % is ranked worse than
85.32% of 1614 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9 vs TPE:1309: -4.69

Taita Chemical Co  (TPE:1309) 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
=-226.124/8660.8605
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-226.124 / 12043.492)*(12043.492 / 8660.8605)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-1.88 %*1.3906
=-2.61 %

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.


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Taita Chemical Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taita Chemical Co'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.

Taita Chemical Co ROA % Chart

Taita Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.51 4.12 -3.02 -2.38 -4.64

Taita Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 -2.23 -10.57 -3.34 -2.61

TPE:1309 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taita Chemical 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.


Taita Chemical Co ROA % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taita Chemical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taita Chemical Co's ROA % falls into.


TPE:1309
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Taita Chemical Co ROA % Calculation

Taita Chemical Co'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 )
=-427.371/( (9839.577+8568.933)/ 2 )
=-427.371/9204.255
=-4.64 %

Taita Chemical Co'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 )
=-226.124/( (8752.788+8568.933)/ 2 )
=-226.124/8660.8605
=-2.61 %

* 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 -2.61% mean?
Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) has a ROA % of -2.61% 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 Taita Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taita Chemical Co ranks #1377 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Taita Chemical Co's ROA % too high?
Taita Chemical Co's current ROA % is -2.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Taita Chemical Co ranks #1377 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taita Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taita Chemical Co's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taita Chemical Co ranks #1377 out of 1614 companies for ROA %. This places Taita Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,614 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 Taita Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taita Chemical Co's current ROA % is -2.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taita Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.38, compared to a current price of NT$14.45 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.61%. Taita Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309), the current ROA % is -2.61% 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 Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taita Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$14.45 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.38. GuruFocus considers Taita Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1309:

  • ROA %: -2.61%
  • GF Value™: NT$14.38 vs. price of NT$14.45 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taita Chemical Co Business Description

Address No. 37, Ji-Hu Road, 12th Floor, Nei-Hu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Taita Chemical Co Ltd produces and sells polyethylene resins in Taiwan. It is involved in the production and sale of polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) resin, acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer (San) resin, glass wool insulation products, plastic raw materials, and other processed products. Its products are widely used in consumer-oriented and industrial applications. It generates revenue from Styrenic products; and Glasswool products.
59GF Score

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