Ho Tung ChemicalTPE:1714 61 ROA % is 2.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates TPE:1714 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Ho Tung Chemical ranks worse than 57.67% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ho Tung Chemical's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$501 Mil.
Ho Tung Chemical's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$24,028 Mil. Therefore, Ho Tung Chemical's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Tung Chemical's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1714'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 1.69 Max: 7.02
Current: 2.07
During the past 13 years, Ho Tung Chemical's highest ROA % was 7.02%. The lowest was 0.07%. And the median was 1.69%.
TPE:1714's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.67% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs TPE:1714: 2.07
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) 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.
Ho Tung Chemical ROA % Related Terms
Ho Tung Chemical ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Tung Chemical'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 Chemicals subindustry, Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ho Tung Chemical's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a ROA % of 2.08% 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Ho Tung Chemical's ROA % has ranged from 0.07 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #929 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's ROA % too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current ROA % of 2.08% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 7.02. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.92. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 2.08% is 28.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #929 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #929 out of 1611 companies for ROA %. This places Ho Tung Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.92. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 2.08% is 28.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ho Tung Chemical's own ROA % has ranged from 0.07 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Ho Tung Chemical has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.92, based on 1,611 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. Ho Tung Chemical's current ROA % of 2.08% is 28.8% below 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Tung Chemical's current ROA % is 2.08%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.95, compared to a current price of NT$17.25 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.08%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 28.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.92. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current ROA % is 2.08% 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.95.
GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:
ROA %: 2.08% (23% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: NT$9.95 vs. price of NT$17.25 (73.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.8% below the Chemicals median (#929 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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