ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Symtek Automation Asia Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$355 Mil.
Symtek Automation Asia Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$9,625 Mil. Therefore, Symtek Automation Asia Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6438'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 7.55 Max: 11.92
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, Symtek Automation Asia Co's highest ROA % was 11.92%. The lowest was 1.83%. And the median was 7.55%.
TPE:6438's ROA % is ranked better than 60.18% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs TPE:6438: 4.45
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) 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.
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a ROA % of 3.69% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.55. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.83 to 11.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1223 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROA % too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current ROA % of 3.69% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 11.92. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.04. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 3.69% is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1223 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1223 out of 3071 companies for ROA %. This puts Symtek Automation Asia Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.04. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 3.69% is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.83 to 11.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Symtek Automation Asia 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.04, based on 3,071 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current ROA % of 3.69% is 21.4% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current ROA % is 3.69%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$152.78, compared to a current price of NT$151.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.69%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 21.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.04. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current ROA % is 3.69% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$151.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$152.78.
GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:
ROA %: 3.69% (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.55)
GF Value™: NT$152.78 vs. price of NT$151.00 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1223 of 3071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
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