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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩23,433 Mil.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩440,118 Mil. Therefore, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:000970'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 3.53 Max: 16.86
Current: 3.92
During the past 13 years, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's highest ROA % was 16.86%. The lowest was 1.89%. And the median was 3.53%.
XKRX:000970's ROA % is ranked better than 65.87% of 630
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.355
vs XKRX:000970: 3.92
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) 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 (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.
* 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 Steel subindustry, Korea Cast Iron Pipe 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korea Cast Iron Pipe 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) has a ROA % of 5.32% 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.89 to 16.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #215 out of 630 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's ROA % too high?
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current ROA % of 5.32% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 16.86. The Steel industry median ROA % is 2.36. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's value of 5.32% is 125.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #215 out of 630 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #215 out of 630 companies for ROA %. This puts Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.36. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's value of 5.32% is 125.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.89 to 16.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Korea Cast Iron Pipe 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 a Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 2.36, based on 630 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. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current ROA % of 5.32% is 125.9% 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current ROA % is 5.32%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,102.89, compared to a current price of ₩6,660.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.32%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 125.9% above the Steel industry median of 2.36. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970), the current ROA % is 5.32% 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩6,660.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,102.89.
GuruFocus considers Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:000970:
ROA %: 5.32% (51% above median its 10-year median of 3.53)
GF Value™: ₩6,102.89 vs. price of ₩6,660.00 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Steel median (#215 of 630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:000970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of cast iron pipes, mild steel pipes, straight and special-shaped pipes, other bolts and nuts, and other machine castings at its Busan Shinpyeong Plant, and produces pile steel pipes and water supply-coated steel pipes at its Pohang Plant.
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