Pou ChenTPE:9904 -2.50%81 ROA % is 3.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates TPE:9904 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Pou Chen ranks better than 62.86% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Pou Chen's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12,527 Mil.
Pou Chen's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$350,885 Mil. Therefore, Pou Chen's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pou Chen's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:9904'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 3.6 Max: 4.72
Current: 3.47
During the past 13 years, Pou Chen's highest ROA % was 4.72%. The lowest was 1.32%. And the median was 3.60%.
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.
Pou Chen ROA % Related Terms
Pou Chen ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pou Chen'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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Pou Chen'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.
Pou Chen ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pou Chen's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pou Chen'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.
Pou Chen (TPE:9904) has a ROA % of 3.57% 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 Pou Chen and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, Pou Chen's ROA % has ranged from 1.32 to 4.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #397 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Pou Chen's ROA % too high?
Pou Chen's current ROA % of 3.57% is near median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 4.72. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROA % is 1.95. Pou Chen's value of 3.57% is 83.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #397 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pou Chen has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pou Chen's ROA % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #397 out of 1069 companies for ROA %. This puts Pou Chen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.95. Pou Chen's value of 3.57% is 83.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pou Chen's own ROA % has ranged from 1.32 to 4.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Pou Chen 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.95, based on 1,069 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. Pou Chen's current ROA % of 3.57% is 83.1% 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 Pou Chen and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pou Chen's current ROA % is 3.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pou Chen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen (TPE:9904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.85, compared to a current price of NT$25.30 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 83.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.95. Pou Chen's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904), the current ROA % is 3.57% 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$25.30 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.85.
GuruFocus considers Pou Chen to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:9904:
ROA %: 3.57% (near median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: NT$30.85 vs. price of NT$25.30 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#397 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pou Chen Corp the manufacture and sale of various kinds of shoes and the import and export of related products and materials. The company invests in and other footwear-related companies.
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