ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$14,674 Mil.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$181,840 Mil. Therefore, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.07%.
TPE:4904'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23 Med: 6.71 Max: 8.45
Current: 7.51
During the past 13 years, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's highest ROA % was 8.45%. The lowest was 5.23%. And the median was 6.71%.
TPE:4904's ROA % is ranked better than 79.03% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs TPE:4904: 7.51
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) 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.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ROA % Related Terms
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Far EasTone Telecommunications 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.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far EasTone Telecommunications 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.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) has a ROA % of 8.07% 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 6.71. Over the past decade, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.23 to 8.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks #78 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's ROA % too high?
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current ROA % of 8.07% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 6.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 8.45. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's value of 8.07% is 194% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks #78 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks #78 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Far EasTone Telecommunications Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's value of 8.07% is 194% above this benchmark. Historically, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.23 to 8.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Far EasTone Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 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. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current ROA % of 8.07% is 194% 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current ROA % is 8.07%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.86, compared to a current price of NT$107.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.07%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 194% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904), the current ROA % is 8.07% 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$107.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.86.
GuruFocus considers Far EasTone Telecommunications Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4904:
ROA %: 8.07% (20% above median its 10-year median of 6.71)
GF Value™: NT$91.86 vs. price of NT$107.00 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 194% above the Telecommunication Services median (#78 of 372)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Business Description
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd is a telecommunications company. It provides mobile telecommunications services (including voice and internet services), international simple resale services, digital value-added services, sale of cellular phone equipment and accessories and enterprise information and communication integration services, etc. The company operating segments are Mobile services business, Fixed-line services business, Sales business. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Taiwan.
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