ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-912 Mil.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$9,702 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -9.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1310'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.44 Med: 2.14 Max: 11.92
Current: -7.44
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's highest ROA % was 11.92%. The lowest was -7.44%. And the median was 2.14%.
TPE:1310's ROA % is ranked worse than 89.43% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs TPE:1310: -7.44
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 (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.
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Styrene Monomer'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.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Styrene Monomer'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a ROA % of -9.40% 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #1439 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROA % too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current ROA % is -9.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #1439 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #1439 out of 1609 companies for ROA %. This places Taiwan Styrene Monomer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.91. 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 2.91, based on 1,609 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current ROA % is -9.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.57, compared to a current price of NT$10.35 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -9.40%. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current ROA % is -9.40% 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$10.35 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.57.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:
ROA %: -9.40%
GF Value™: NT$9.57 vs. price of NT$10.35 (8.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
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