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Want Want China HoldingsHKSE:00151 +0.60%88 ROE % is 19.49% as of Sep. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 25.26. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00151 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,920 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks better than 86.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Want Want China Holdings's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00151'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.65 Med: 25.26 Max: 28.61
Current: 21.03
During the past 13 years, Want Want China Holdings's highest ROE % was 28.61%. The lowest was 20.65%. And the median was 25.26%.
HKSE:00151's ROE % is ranked better than 86.82% of 1920
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.755
vs HKSE:00151: 21.03
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China Holdings's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Want Want China Holdings ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Want Want China Holdings's ROE % falls into.
* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) has a ROE % of 19.49% as of Sep. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 25.26. Over the past decade, Want Want China Holdings' ROE % has ranged from 20.65 to 28.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #253 out of 1920 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' ROE % too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current ROE % of 19.49% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 25.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.65 to a high of 28.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.76. Want Want China Holdings' value of 19.49% is 188.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #253 out of 1920 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' ROE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #253 out of 1920 companies for ROE %. This places Want Want China Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.76. Want Want China Holdings' value of 19.49% is 188.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Want Want China Holdings' own ROE % has ranged from 20.65 to 28.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.26 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Want Want China Holdings 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 ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.76, based on 1,920 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Want Want China Holdings's current ROE % of 19.49% is 188.5% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Want Want China Holdings's current ROE % is 19.49%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 25.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.08, compared to a current price of HK$3.34 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 19.49%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 25.26 and 188.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.76. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151), the current ROE % is 19.49% as of Sep. 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.34 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.08.
GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00151:
ROE %: 19.49% (23% below median its 10-year median of 25.26)
GF Value™: HK$5.08 vs. price of HK$3.34 (34.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 188.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#253 of 1920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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