ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,913 Mil.
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$51,971 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.61%.
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.
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ROA % Related Terms
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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 Semiconductors subindustry, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology'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 Surface Mounting Technology ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology'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 Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) has a ROA % of 5.61% 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 Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROA % has ranged from 1.95 to 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #350 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROA % too high?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current ROA % of 5.61% is near median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 7.94. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.45. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 5.61% is 129% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #350 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROA % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #350 out of 1026 companies for ROA %. This puts Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.45. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 5.61% is 129% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's own ROA % has ranged from 1.95 to 7.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.45, based on 1,026 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 Surface Mounting Technology's current ROA % of 5.61% is 129% 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 Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current ROA % is 5.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$109.81, compared to a current price of NT$194.00 — trading 76.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 129% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.45. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278), the current ROA % is 5.61% 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 Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$194.00 is trading 76.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$109.81.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:
ROA %: 5.61% (near median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: NT$109.81 vs. price of NT$194.00 (76.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129% above the Semiconductors median (#350 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Business Description
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
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