YZOFF's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.25% of 2505
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs YZOFF: 1.55
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co (OTCPK:YZOFF) 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 (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.
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ROA % Related Terms
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ROA % Historical 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.
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ROA % Chart
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co Annual Data
* 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.
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co (YZOFF) has a ROA % of 3.89% 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 Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.55 to 15.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ranks #1384 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's ROA % too high?
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's current ROA % of 3.89% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 15.01. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's value of 3.89% is 70.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ranks #1384 out of 2505 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's ROA % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co ranks #1384 out of 2505 companies for ROA %. This places Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's value of 3.89% is 70.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.55 to 15.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,505 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. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's current ROA % of 3.89% is 70.6% 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 Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's current ROA % is 3.89%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co (YZOFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.39, compared to a current price of $22.76 — trading 5735.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.89%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 70.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co (YZOFF), the current ROA % is 3.89% 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 Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co (YZOFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.76 is trading 5735.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.39.
GuruFocus considers Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YZOFF:
ROA %: 3.89% (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: $0.39 vs. price of $22.76 (5735.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% above the Hardware median (#1384 of 2505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YZOFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co Business Description
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Ltd Co are principally engaged in the research, development, production and sale of optical fiber preforms, optical fibers, optical cables optical components and modules and related products. The company is the supplier of optical fibre preform, optical fibre, optical fibre cables and other relevant products in telecommunication industry. The group determines the two reporting segments, optical communication products segment and optical transmission components segment. The company generates majority of revenue from optical communication products segment. Its products include Cutting-Edge Product, Specialty Fibre, Raw Material, Submarine Cable, Communication Optical Fibre, Structured Cabling, Optical Transceiver, Coaxial Cable, etc.
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