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Data ImageTPE:3168 -1.70%65 ROA % is 5.53% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates TPE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,505 Hardware companies, Data Image ranks better than 70.46% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Data Image's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$200 Mil.
Data Image's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,622 Mil. Therefore, Data Image's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Image's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3168'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 7.06 Max: 11.44
Current: 5.35
During the past 13 years, Data Image's highest ROA % was 11.44%. The lowest was 2.91%. And the median was 7.06%.
TPE:3168's ROA % is ranked better than 70.46% of 2505
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TPE:3168: 5.35
Data Image (TPE:3168) 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.
Data Image ROA % Related Terms
Data Image ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Image'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Data Image'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.
Data Image ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Data Image's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Image'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.
Data Image (TPE:3168) has a ROA % of 5.53% 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 Data Image and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Data Image's ROA % has ranged from 2.91 to 11.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #740 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Data Image's ROA % too high?
Data Image's current ROA % of 5.53% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 11.44. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Data Image's value of 5.53% is 142.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Image ranks #740 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Data Image has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Image's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #740 out of 2505 companies for ROA %. This puts Data Image in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Data Image's value of 5.53% is 142.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Data Image's own ROA % has ranged from 2.91 to 11.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Data Image 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 2,505 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. Data Image's current ROA % of 5.53% is 142.5% 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 Data Image 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. Data Image's current ROA % is 5.53%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Image stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image (TPE:3168) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.35, compared to a current price of NT$43.40 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.53%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 142.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Data Image's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Data Image (TPE:3168), the current ROA % is 5.53% 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 Data Image (TPE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$43.40 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.35.
GuruFocus considers Data Image to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3168:
ROA %: 5.53% (22% below median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: NT$45.35 vs. price of NT$43.40 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 142.5% above the Hardware median (#740 of 2505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Image Corp is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of LCD touch modules and LCD modules. Its products are widely used by various manufacturers and distributors, including industrial HMIs, marine multifunction displays (MFTs), special vehicles, multimedia kiosks, point-of-sale (POS) solutions, and multifunction printers. Its segments include LCD Module Segment and Display Module Segment with majority of the revenue deriving from LCD Module Segment. It operates in two principal geographical areas -Taiwan and China.
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