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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. TCM Biotech International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-105.4 Mil.
TCM Biotech International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,237.2 Mil. Therefore, TCM Biotech International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TCM Biotech International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4169'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.13 Med: 1.94 Max: 5.17
Current: -1.13
During the past 13 years, TCM Biotech International's highest ROA % was 5.17%. The lowest was -1.13%. And the median was 1.94%.
TPE:4169's ROA % is ranked better than 79.15% of 1410
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -33.225
vs TPE:4169: -1.13
TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) 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.
* 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 Biotechnology subindustry, TCM Biotech International'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.
TCM Biotech International ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, TCM Biotech International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TCM Biotech International'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.
TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) has a ROA % of -8.52% 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 TCM Biotech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TCM Biotech International ranks #294 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is TCM Biotech International's ROA % too high?
TCM Biotech International's current ROA % is -8.52%. Based on the distribution chart, TCM Biotech International ranks #294 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TCM Biotech International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCM Biotech International's ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, TCM Biotech International ranks #294 out of 1410 companies for ROA %. This places TCM Biotech International in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 TCM Biotech International and its competitors. TCM Biotech International's current ROA % is -8.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCM Biotech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.31, compared to a current price of NT$157.00 — trading 271.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -8.52%. TCM Biotech International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169), the current ROA % is -8.52% 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 TCM Biotech International (TPE:4169) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCM Biotech International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$157.00 is trading 271.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.31.
GuruFocus considers TCM Biotech International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4169:
ROA %: -8.52%
GF Value™: NT$42.31 vs. price of NT$157.00 (271.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TCM Biotech International Corp is a Taiwan based biotechnology company. It is engaged in research and development of new biotech drugs, development of microbial strain cultivation and fermentation technology, biotechnology services, wholesale of medical equipment, and sales of functional foods. Its products includes medical equipment, medical testing platform, medical drugs, and others. The Group has two reportable segments: Segment A and Segment B. Segment A is the functional foods segment, while Segment B is the pharmaceuticals segment. It derives maximum revenue from pharmaceuticals segment. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan and Other countries, of which it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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