Kian ShenTPE:1525 -1.73%74 ROA % is 3.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 6.04. GuruFocus rates TPE:1525 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kian Shen ranks better than 59.7% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kian Shen's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$214 Mil.
Kian Shen's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,584 Mil. Therefore, Kian Shen's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kian Shen's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1525'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.11 Med: 6.04 Max: 12.35
Current: 4.18
During the past 13 years, Kian Shen's highest ROA % was 12.35%. The lowest was 4.11%. And the median was 6.04%.
TPE:1525's ROA % is ranked better than 59.7% of 1335
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs TPE:1525: 4.18
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) 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 (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.
Kian Shen ROA % Related Terms
Kian Shen ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kian Shen'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kian Shen's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) has a ROA % of 3.83% 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 6.04. Over the past decade, Kian Shen's ROA % has ranged from 4.11 to 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #538 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Kian Shen's ROA % too high?
Kian Shen's current ROA % of 3.83% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.11 to a high of 12.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. Kian Shen's value of 3.83% is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #538 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kian Shen has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kian Shen's ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #538 out of 1335 companies for ROA %. This puts Kian Shen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. Kian Shen's value of 3.83% is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kian Shen's own ROA % has ranged from 4.11 to 12.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.04 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Kian Shen 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,335 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. Kian Shen's current ROA % of 3.83% is 29.8% 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kian Shen's current ROA % is 3.83%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 6.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kian Shen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen (TPE:1525) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.53, compared to a current price of NT$62.60 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.83%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.04 and 29.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. Kian Shen's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525), the current ROA % is 3.83% 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$62.60 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.53.
GuruFocus considers Kian Shen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1525:
ROA %: 3.83% (37% below median its 10-year median of 6.04)
GF Value™: NT$56.53 vs. price of NT$62.60 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#538 of 1335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kian Shen Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile body beams, stamping molds, and woodworking products. It provides automobile frames which include products for large, medium, and small-size trucks and coaches. The company has two operating segments; the Manufacturing department, and the Investment department. It derives a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment.
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