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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Taiwan Glass Ind's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,374 Mil.
Taiwan Glass Ind's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$91,216 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Glass Ind's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Glass Ind's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1802'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.81 Med: -0.31 Max: 12.12
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Glass Ind's highest ROA % was 12.12%. The lowest was -1.81%. And the median was -0.31%.
TPE:1802's ROA % is ranked worse than 67.73% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.24
vs TPE:1802: 0.42
Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
Taiwan Glass Ind ROA % Related Terms
Taiwan Glass Ind ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Glass Ind'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 Building Materials subindustry, Taiwan Glass Ind'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 Glass Ind ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Glass Ind's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Glass Ind'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) has a ROA % of 2.60% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Taiwan Glass Ind and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Glass Ind ranks #277 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Taiwan Glass Ind's ROA % too high?
Taiwan Glass Ind's current ROA % is 2.60%. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.24. Taiwan Glass Ind's value of 2.60% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Glass Ind ranks #277 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Glass Ind has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Glass Ind's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Taiwan Glass Ind ranks #277 out of 409 companies for ROA %. This places Taiwan Glass Ind in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.24. Taiwan Glass Ind's value of 2.60% is 16.1% above this benchmark. 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.24, based on 409 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. Taiwan Glass Ind's current ROA % of 2.60% is 16.1% 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 Taiwan Glass Ind and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Glass Ind's current ROA % is 2.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Glass Ind stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.84, compared to a current price of NT$51.00 — trading 170.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.60% and 16.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.24. Taiwan Glass Ind's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Glass Ind (TPE:1802), the current ROA % is 2.60% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Glass Ind (TPE:1802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Glass Ind stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.00 is trading 170.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.84.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Glass Ind to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1802:
ROA %: 2.60%
GF Value™: NT$18.84 vs. price of NT$51.00 (170.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Building Materials median (#277 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Glass Ind Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and selling of various glass products. Its products include flat glass, auto glass, ultra-thin glass, photoelectric glass, fiber glass, and containers, tableware & kitchenware. The company's segments include Flat Glass Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of flat glass; Glass Container Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass containers; and Glass Fiber Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass fibers. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Flat Glass segment. Geographically, its operations are spread across Taiwan, China, and Other countries.
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