Taiwan Navigation CoTPE:2617 -2.67%87 ROA % is 5.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates TPE:2617 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks better than 64.05% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Taiwan Navigation Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,361 Mil.
Taiwan Navigation Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$25,994 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Navigation Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Navigation Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2617'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.68 Med: 4.89 Max: 8.41
Current: 4.96
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Navigation Co's highest ROA % was 8.41%. The lowest was -0.68%. And the median was 4.89%.
TPE:2617's ROA % is ranked better than 64.05% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs TPE:2617: 4.96
Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617) 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.
* 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Taiwan Navigation 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.
Taiwan Navigation Co ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Navigation Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Navigation Co'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 Navigation Co (TPE:2617) has a ROA % of 5.23% 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 Navigation Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks #362 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Taiwan Navigation Co's ROA % too high?
Taiwan Navigation Co's current ROA % of 5.23% is near median its 10-year median of 4.89. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.43. Taiwan Navigation Co's value of 5.23% is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks #362 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Navigation Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Navigation Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Taiwan Navigation Co ranks #362 out of 1007 companies for ROA %. This puts Taiwan Navigation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.43. Taiwan Navigation Co's value of 5.23% is 52.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Taiwan Navigation 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.43, based on 1,007 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 Navigation Co's current ROA % of 5.23% is 52.5% 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 Navigation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Navigation Co's current ROA % is 5.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Navigation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.32, compared to a current price of NT$29.15 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 52.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.43. Taiwan Navigation Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Taiwan Navigation Co (TPE:2617), the current ROA % is 5.23% 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 Navigation Co (TPE:2617) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Navigation Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.15 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.32.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Navigation Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2617:
ROA %: 5.23% (near median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: NT$33.32 vs. price of NT$29.15 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% above the Transportation median (#362 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Navigation Co Ltd mainly engages in passenger and freight transport via water, port warehousing, aquatics and mining, and navigation channel dredging. Additionally, it acts as a shipping agency, provides tugboats, and acts as a landowner in agreements with construction companies for the use of its land for the construction of residential and commercial buildings for sale and rental. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Asia, followed by Europe and other regions.
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