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The historical rank and industry rank for Soft-World International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5478'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.34 Med: 12.54 Max: 15.36
Current: 13.24
During the past 13 years, Soft-World International's highest ROE % was 15.36%. The lowest was 7.34%. And the median was 12.54%.
ROCO:5478's ROE % is ranked better than 75.05% of 533
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.2
vs ROCO:5478: 13.24
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) 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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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 Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Soft-World International'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.
Soft-World International ROE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Soft-World International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soft-World International'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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) has a ROE % of 14.09% 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Soft-World International's ROE % has ranged from 7.34 to 15.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #133 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Soft-World International's ROE % too high?
Soft-World International's current ROE % of 14.09% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.34 to a high of 15.36. The Interactive Media industry median ROE % is 2.20. Soft-World International's value of 14.09% is 540.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #133 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soft-World International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soft-World International's ROE % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #133 out of 533 companies for ROE %. This places Soft-World International in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.20. Soft-World International's value of 14.09% is 540.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Soft-World International's own ROE % has ranged from 7.34 to 15.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Soft-World International 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median ROE % among Interactive Media companies is 2.20, based on 533 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. Soft-World International's current ROE % of 14.09% is 540.5% 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROE % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soft-World International's current ROE % is 14.09%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soft-World International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$101.04, compared to a current price of NT$100.50 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.09%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 540.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.20. Soft-World International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Soft-World International (ROCO:5478), the current ROE % is 14.09% 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$100.50 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$101.04.
GuruFocus considers Soft-World International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5478:
ROE %: 14.09% (12% above median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: NT$101.04 vs. price of NT$100.50 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 540.5% above the Interactive Media median (#133 of 533)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soft-World International Corp is engaged in the digital content point service platforms, production and publication of computer game magazines, commercial advertising services and the retail sale of entertainment products and accessories for game software. The Corporation also acts as an agent for games and commercial software. Its segments include Soft-World; Chinese Gamer International Corporation; Game Flier International Corporation; Neweb Technologies; Efun Corporation; and Others. It operates in China, Taiwan and other countries. The company derives maximum revenue from Soft-World International Corporation segment.
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