ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$730 Mil.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8,330 Mil. Therefore, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.76%.
TPE:1618'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.24 Med: 4.93 Max: 10.29
Current: 10.08
During the past 13 years, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's highest ROA % was 10.29%. The lowest was -0.24%. And the median was 4.93%.
TPE:1618's ROA % is ranked better than 88.02% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TPE:1618: 10.08
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ROA % Related Terms
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable 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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) has a ROA % of 8.76% 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #299 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's ROA % too high?
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % of 8.76% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 8.76% is 284.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #299 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's ROA % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #299 out of 2496 companies for ROA %. This places Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 8.76% is 284.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,496 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. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % of 8.76% is 284.2% 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % is 8.76%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.19, compared to a current price of NT$38.80 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.76%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 284.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618), the current ROA % is 8.76% 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.80 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.19.
GuruFocus considers Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1618:
ROA %: 8.76% (78% above median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: NT$45.19 vs. price of NT$38.80 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 284.2% above the Hardware median (#299 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Business Description
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd Company mainly manufactures and sells XLPE power cables, electric cables, aluminum cables, rubber cables, communication cables, fiber optic cables, LAN cables, cable accessories, etc. and is also engaged in the import and export of the aforementioned products and lease of properties.
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