ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Global Lighting Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$157 Mil.
Global Lighting Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$9,992 Mil. Therefore, Global Lighting Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Lighting Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4935'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 4.42 Max: 12.17
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Global Lighting Technologies's highest ROA % was 12.17%. The lowest was 1.67%. And the median was 4.42%.
TPE:4935's ROA % is ranked worse than 54.57% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TPE:4935: 1.67
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) 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.
Global Lighting Technologies ROA % Related Terms
Global Lighting Technologies 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Global Lighting Technologies'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.
Global Lighting Technologies ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global Lighting Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Lighting Technologies'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.
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) has a ROA % of 1.58% 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 Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Global Lighting Technologies' ROA % has ranged from 1.67 to 12.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #1362 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Global Lighting Technologies' ROA % too high?
Global Lighting Technologies' current ROA % of 1.58% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 12.17. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Global Lighting Technologies' value of 1.58% is 30.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #1362 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Lighting Technologies has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lighting Technologies' ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #1362 out of 2496 companies for ROA %. This places Global Lighting Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Global Lighting Technologies' value of 1.58% is 30.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Lighting Technologies' own ROA % has ranged from 1.67 to 12.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Global Lighting Technologies has consistently been below 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 2,496 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. Global Lighting Technologies's current ROA % of 1.58% is 30.7% below 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 Global Lighting Technologies 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. Global Lighting Technologies's current ROA % is 1.58%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lighting Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.31, compared to a current price of NT$36.90 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.58%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 30.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Global Lighting Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935), the current ROA % is 1.58% 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$36.90 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.31.
GuruFocus considers Global Lighting Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4935:
ROA %: 1.58% (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: NT$35.31 vs. price of NT$36.90 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% below the Hardware median (#1362 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Lighting Technologies Inc is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of applications of light guide plates, the development of optical molds, and the manufacturing and sales of plastic components. The company has two reportable segments: the Department of light guide plates applications, which derives key revenue, provides the service of manufacturing and sales of related application products such as light guide plates; and the Department of plastic components, which provides the service of design, manufacturing, and sales of plastic components. Geographically, the company operates in Asia, America, and other regions, out of which it earns maximum revenue from Asia.
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