Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) ROA %: -0.99% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:8201 Inventec Besta Co Ltd TPE:8201
68 GF Score
Price NT$13.40
GF Value NT$15.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Inventec Besta Co ROA %?

Inventec Besta Co TPE:8201 +3.47% 68 ROA % is -0.99% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8201 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, Inventec Besta Co ranks worse than 76.01% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Inventec Besta Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-6.6 Mil. Inventec Besta Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$665.3 Mil. Therefore, Inventec Besta Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.99%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Inventec Besta Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8201' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.2   Med: -5.78   Max: 12.04
Current: -3.33

During the past 13 years, Inventec Besta Co's highest ROA % was 12.04%. The lowest was -10.20%. And the median was -5.78%.

TPE:8201's ROA % is ranked worse than
76.01% of 2501 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs TPE:8201: -3.33

Inventec Besta Co  (TPE:8201) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-6.56/665.3055
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-6.56 / 531.12)*(531.12 / 665.3055)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-1.24 %*0.7983
=-0.99 %

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.


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Inventec Besta Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inventec Besta Co'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.

Inventec Besta Co ROA % Chart

Inventec Besta Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.04 -10.20 -9.35 -8.02 -3.31

Inventec Besta Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.14 -3.92 -8.79 0.43 -0.99

TPE:8201 vs AAPL: ROA % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Inventec Besta 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.


Inventec Besta Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inventec Besta Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inventec Besta Co's ROA % falls into.


TPE:8201
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Inventec Besta Co ROA % Calculation

Inventec Besta Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-22.018/( (638.748+692.466)/ 2 )
=-22.018/665.607
=-3.31 %

Inventec Besta Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-6.56/( (638.145+692.466)/ 2 )
=-6.56/665.3055
=-0.99 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -0.99% mean?
Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) has a ROA % of -0.99% 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 Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #1901 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Inventec Besta Co's ROA % too high?
Inventec Besta Co's current ROA % is -0.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #1901 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inventec Besta Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inventec Besta Co's ROA % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #1901 out of 2501 companies for ROA %. This places Inventec Besta Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. 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 2.27, based on 2,501 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. 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 Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inventec Besta Co's current ROA % is -0.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inventec Besta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.06, compared to a current price of NT$13.40 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.99%. Inventec Besta Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201), the current ROA % is -0.99% 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.40 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.06. GuruFocus considers Inventec Besta Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8201:

  • ROA %: -0.99%
  • GF Value™: NT$15.06 vs. price of NT$13.40 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inventec Besta Co Business Description

Address No. 13, Section.2, Beitou Road, 4th Floor-1, Beitou District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Inventec Besta Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electronic dictionaries and related digital products. The company offers electronic dictionaries, digital commodities, music players, electronic books, and other products. The company markets its products in Taiwan, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Singapore, Kore, and other countries.
68GF Score

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