Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -7.34% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01231 Newton Resources Ltd HKSE:01231
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.30
GF Value HK$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Newton Resources ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Newton Resources HKSE:01231 41 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -7.34% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01231 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Newton Resources's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -52.05%. Newton Resources's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.09. Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.34%.


Newton Resources ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Newton Resources ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Newton Resources ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Newton Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Newton Resources Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 -0.36 1.57 -2.27 -0.60 -7.34

HKSE:01231 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Newton Resources ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


HKSE:01231
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Newton Resources ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-27.38% / 7.09
=-3.86%

Newton Resources's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-52.05% / 7.09
=-7.34%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -7.34% mean?
Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -7.34% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Newton Resources and its competitors.
Is Newton Resources' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Newton Resources' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -7.34%. Overall, Newton Resources has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newton Resources' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NUE and STLD?
Newton Resources' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -7.34% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Steel company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Steel industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Newton Resources and its competitors. Newton Resources's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -7.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newton Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -7.34%. Newton Resources' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Newton Resources (HKSE:01231), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -7.34% 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 Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17. GuruFocus considers Newton Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01231:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -7.34%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.30 (76.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newton Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 8NW:Germany
Address 248 Queen\'s Road East, Units 4204-05, 42nd Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wan Chai, HKG
Newton Resources Ltd, through its subsidiary, is engaged in the trading of iron ore and other commodities. The company has one reportable segment, which is the Resources Business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of iron ores. The firm also derives a small portion of its revenue from Shipping services. Geographically, all the revenue is derived from Mainland China.
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