UCL (Ucloudlink Group) ROA %: -19.48% (As of Jun. 2026)

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UCL Ucloudlink Group Inc UCL
48 GF Score
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GF Value $1.40
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What is Ucloudlink Group ROA %?

Ucloudlink Group UCL -1.23% 48 ROA % is -19.48% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates UCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Telecommunication Services companies, Ucloudlink Group ranks worse than 72.04% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ucloudlink Group's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-11.94 Mil. Ucloudlink Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $61.27 Mil. Therefore, Ucloudlink Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -19.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ucloudlink Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

UCL' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.7   Med: -21.56   Max: 9.49
Current: -0.37

During the past 9 years, Ucloudlink Group's highest ROA % was 9.49%. The lowest was -67.70%. And the median was -21.56%.

UCL's ROA % is ranked worse than
72.04% of 372 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.93 vs UCL: -0.37

Ucloudlink Group  (NAS:UCL) 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: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-11.936/61.269
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-11.936 / 72.936)*(72.936 / 61.269)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-16.37 %*1.1904
=-19.48 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) 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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Ucloudlink Group ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ucloudlink Group'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.

Ucloudlink Group ROA % Chart

Ucloudlink Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -56.02 -35.12 5.48 7.50 9.49

Ucloudlink Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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UCL vs ATGN, IOTR, IQST: ROA % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ucloudlink Group'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.


Ucloudlink Group ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ucloudlink Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ucloudlink Group's ROA % falls into.


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Ucloudlink Group ROA % Calculation

Ucloudlink Group'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 )
=6.301/( (64.979+67.829)/ 2 )
=6.301/66.404
=9.49 %

Ucloudlink Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-11.936/( (62.135+60.403)/ 2 )
=-11.936/61.269
=-19.48 %

* 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -19.48% mean?
Ucloudlink Group (UCL) has a ROA % of -19.48% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Ucloudlink Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #268 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Ucloudlink Group's ROA % too high?
Ucloudlink Group's current ROA % is -19.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #268 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ucloudlink Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ucloudlink Group's ROA % compare to ATGN and IOTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ucloudlink Group ranks #268 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Ucloudlink Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.93. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.93, based on 372 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 Ucloudlink Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ucloudlink Group's current ROA % is -19.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ucloudlink Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ucloudlink Group (UCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -19.48%. Ucloudlink Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Ucloudlink Group (UCL), the current ROA % is -19.48% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Ucloudlink Group (UCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ucloudlink Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40. GuruFocus considers Ucloudlink Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UCL:

  • ROA %: -19.48%
  • GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $0.40 (71.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ucloudlink Group Business Description

Address 132 Nathan Road, Unit 2214 - Room 1, 22nd Floor, Mira Place Tower A, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Ucloudlink Group Inc is engaged in the provision of data connectivity services and sales of Wi-Fi terminals and data-related products globally. Its uCloudlink cloud SIM platform is designed for shared mobile data connectivity services by allocating the SIM cards remotely and dynamically to users. Ucloudlink's core business is to provide mobile data connectivity services at competitive prices, which it delivers through a range of hardware products and service solutions to its business partners, retail, and enterprise customers. The main hardware terminals offered by the company include portable Wi-Fi terminals, smartphones, and smart-hardware products for international and local mobile data connectivity services. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Japan.
48GF Score

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