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Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Automated Systems 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.
Automated Systems Holdings ROE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) has a ROE % of 3.50% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Automated Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Holdings' ROE % has ranged from 0.20 to 47.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1458 out of 2692 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Automated Systems Holdings' ROE % too high?
Automated Systems Holdings' current ROE % of 3.50% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 47.58. The Software industry median ROE % is 4.93. Automated Systems Holdings' value of 3.50% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1458 out of 2692 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Automated Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Holdings' ROE % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1458 out of 2692 companies for ROE %. This places Automated Systems Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.93. Automated Systems Holdings' value of 3.50% is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Automated Systems Holdings' own ROE % has ranged from 0.20 to 47.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 4.93, Automated Systems Holdings has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median ROE % among Software companies is 4.93, based on 2,692 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. Automated Systems Holdings's current ROE % of 3.50% is 29% below 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 Automated Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROE % is 4.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Holdings's current ROE % is 3.50%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.82, compared to a current price of HK$0.71 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 3.50%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 29% below the Software industry median of 4.93. Automated Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771), the current ROE % is 3.50% 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 Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.71 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.82.
GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00771:
ROE %: 3.50% (42% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: HK$0.82 vs. price of HK$0.71 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Software median (#1458 of 2692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00771 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automated Systems Holdings Ltd operates as an investment holding company that provides corporate management services. It operates through the following segments: Information Technology Products and Information Technology Services. The IT Products segment engages in the business of information technology in supplying information technology and associated products. The IT Services segment engages in the business of information technology in providing systems integration, software and consulting services, engineering support for products and solutions, and managed services. Its geographical presence is in Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United States, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and other regions. The company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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