Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) ROA %: -1.72% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKRX:038950 Fine Digital Inc XKRX:038950
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What is Fine Digital ROA %?

Fine Digital XKRX:038950 +1.18% 50 ROA % is -1.72% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:038950 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩2,973.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, Fine Digital ranks worse than 67.21% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Fine Digital's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩-1,788 Mil. Fine Digital's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩103,960 Mil. Therefore, Fine Digital's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.72%.

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

XKRX:038950' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.39   Med: -0.07   Max: 5.67
Current: -0.37

During the past 13 years, Fine Digital's highest ROA % was 5.67%. The lowest was -4.39%. And the median was -0.07%.

XKRX:038950's ROA % is ranked worse than
67.21% of 2501 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.32 vs XKRX:038950: -0.37

Fine Digital  (XKRX:038950) 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
=-1788.304/103960.415
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1788.304 / 58737.816)*(58737.816 / 103960.415)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-3.04 %*0.565
=-1.72 %

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.


Fine Digital ROA % Related Terms


Fine Digital ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fine Digital'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.

Fine Digital ROA % Chart

Fine Digital 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 2.26 -1.71 2.01 -1.52 -1.08

Fine Digital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -4.51 -3.70 -1.81 5.76 -1.72

XKRX:038950 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: ROA % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Fine Digital'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.


Fine Digital ROA % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fine Digital's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fine Digital's ROA % falls into.


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Fine Digital ROA % Calculation

Fine Digital'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 )
=-1140.457/( (107567.275+103392.699)/ 2 )
=-1140.457/105479.987
=-1.08 %

Fine Digital'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 )
=-1788.304/( (103392.699+104528.131)/ 2 )
=-1788.304/103960.415
=-1.72 %

* 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 -1.72% mean?
Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) has a ROA % of -1.72% 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 Fine Digital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fine Digital ranks #1681 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Fine Digital's ROA % too high?
Fine Digital's current ROA % is -1.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Fine Digital ranks #1681 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fine Digital has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fine Digital's ROA % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fine Digital ranks #1681 out of 2501 companies for ROA %. This places Fine Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.32. 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 2.32, 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 Fine Digital and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fine Digital's current ROA % is -1.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fine Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,973.93, compared to a current price of ₩3,005.00 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.72%. Fine Digital's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Fine Digital (XKRX:038950), the current ROA % is -1.72% 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 Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fine Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩3,005.00 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,973.93. GuruFocus considers Fine Digital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:038950:

  • ROA %: -1.72%
  • GF Value™: ₩2,973.93 vs. price of ₩3,005.00 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:038950 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fine Digital Business Description

Address 41 Seongnam-daero 925beongil, 7th Floor, Fine Venture Building, Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Seongnam-si, KOR, 463-828
Fine Digital Inc engages in the manufacture and sale of navigation systems and dashcams, and also operates a building rental business. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Navigation black box, abd golf rangefinder sector.
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