Microware Group (HKSE:01985) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 16.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:01985 Microware Group Ltd HKSE:01985
60 GF Score
Price HK$2.97
GF Value HK$1.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Microware Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Microware Group HKSE:01985 +3.13% 60 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 16.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01985 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Microware Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.59%. Microware Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60. Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.62%.


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Microware Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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

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Microware Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Microware Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Microware Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:01985 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware Group'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.


Microware Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Microware Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.44% / 1.60
=8.40%

Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=26.59% / 1.60
=16.62%

* 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 16.62% mean?
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 16.62% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors.
Is Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Microware Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 16.62%. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to IBM and ACN?
Microware Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 16.62% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Software 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 Microware Group and its competitors. Microware Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 16.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.97 — trading 158.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 16.62%. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 16.62% 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.97 is trading 158.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15. GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 16.62%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.97 (158.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microware Group Business Description

Address 418 Kwun Tong Road, Unit 1701, 17th Floor, BEA Tower, Millennium City 5, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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