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Darfon ElectronicsTPE:8163 -4.16%66 ROA % is 0.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, Darfon Electronics ranks worse than 63.68% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Darfon Electronics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$53 Mil.
Darfon Electronics's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$33,218 Mil. Therefore, Darfon Electronics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darfon Electronics's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8163'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 3.79 Max: 8.83
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, Darfon Electronics's highest ROA % was 8.83%. The lowest was 0.42%. And the median was 3.79%.
TPE:8163's ROA % is ranked worse than 63.68% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TPE:8163: 0.43
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) 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.
Darfon Electronics ROA % Related Terms
Darfon Electronics ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Darfon Electronics'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.
Darfon Electronics ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Darfon Electronics's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darfon Electronics'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.
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a ROA % of 0.16% 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 Darfon Electronics and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 3.79. Over the past decade, Darfon Electronics' ROA % has ranged from 0.42 to 8.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1594 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Darfon Electronics' ROA % too high?
Darfon Electronics' current ROA % of 0.16% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 3.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 8.83. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Darfon Electronics' value of 0.16% is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1594 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' ROA % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1594 out of 2503 companies for ROA %. This places Darfon Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Darfon Electronics' value of 0.16% is 93% below this benchmark. Historically, Darfon Electronics' own ROA % has ranged from 0.42 to 8.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Darfon Electronics 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 2,503 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. Darfon Electronics's current ROA % of 0.16% is 93% 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 Darfon Electronics 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. Darfon Electronics's current ROA % is 0.16%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.98, compared to a current price of NT$34.60 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.16%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 93% below the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current ROA % is 0.16% 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.60 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.98.
GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:
ROA %: 0.16% (96% below median its 10-year median of 3.79)
GF Value™: NT$44.98 vs. price of NT$34.60 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93% below the Hardware median (#1594 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
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