Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) ROA %: 8.15% (As of Mar. 2026) — 691% Above Median

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XKRX:004690 Samchully Co Ltd XKRX:004690
65 GF Score
Price ₩118,900.00
GF Value ₩96,242.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Samchully Co ROA %?

Samchully Co XKRX:004690 +2.68% 65 ROA % is 8.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 691% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004690 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩96,242.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, Samchully Co ranks worse than 54.71% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Samchully Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩376,969 Mil. Samchully Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩4,626,034 Mil. Therefore, Samchully Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.15%.

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

XKRX:004690' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.03   Max: 2.76
Current: 2.76

During the past 13 years, Samchully Co's highest ROA % was 2.76%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 1.03%.

XKRX:004690's ROA % is ranked worse than
54.71% of 510 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.05 vs XKRX:004690: 2.76

Samchully Co  (XKRX:004690) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=376969/4626034.176
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(376969 / 7238063.452)*(7238063.452 / 4626034.176)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=5.21 %*1.5646
=8.15 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.


Samchully Co ROA % Related Terms


Samchully Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samchully 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.

Samchully Co ROA % Chart

Samchully 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 1.47 1.06 2.54 2.27 2.48

Samchully Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKRX:004690 vs ATO, NI: ROA % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Samchully 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.


Samchully Co ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Samchully Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKRX:004690
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Samchully Co ROA % Calculation

Samchully 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 )
=111505.583/( (4518198.224+4459314.886)/ 2 )
=111505.583/4488756.555
=2.48 %

Samchully Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=376969/( (4459314.886+4792753.466)/ 2 )
=376969/4626034.176
=8.15 %

* 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 (Mar. 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 8.15% mean?
Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) has a ROA % of 8.15% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Samchully Co and its competitors. This is 691% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Samchully Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.36 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #279 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Samchully Co's ROA % too high?
Samchully Co's current ROA % of 8.15% is 691% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 2.76. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.05. Samchully Co's value of 8.15% is 167.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #279 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samchully Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchully Co's ROA % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Samchully Co ranks #279 out of 510 companies for ROA %. This places Samchully Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.05. Samchully Co's value of 8.15% is 167.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Samchully Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.36 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Samchully 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.05, based on 510 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. Samchully Co's current ROA % of 8.15% is 167.2% 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 Samchully Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchully Co's current ROA % is 8.15%, which is 691% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchully Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩96,242.31, compared to a current price of ₩118,900.00 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.15%, which is 691% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 167.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.05. Samchully Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690), the current ROA % is 8.15% as of Mar. 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 Samchully Co (XKRX:004690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchully Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩118,900.00 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩96,242.31. GuruFocus considers Samchully Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:004690:

  • ROA %: 8.15% (691% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: ₩96,242.31 vs. price of ₩118,900.00 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#279 of 510)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Samchully Co Business Description

Address 42, Gukjegeumyung-ro 6-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR, 07328
Samchully Co Ltd is a Korean utility company primarily involved in the generation, supply, and sale of natural gas and electricity. Its Energy Business encompasses its city gas and power generation activities. The company supplies natural gas mainly to households and industrial entities around the Incheon and Gyeonggi-do metro areas in South Korea through its gas pipeline network. Samchully's power generation unit brings in revenue from the sale of electricity and heat produced by its liquefied natural gas-powered energy generation facilities.
65GF Score

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₩118,900.00
Price
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