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Cementos ArgosBOG:CEMARGOS -2.37%46 ROA % is 2.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates BOG:CEMARGOS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of COP7,654.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, Cementos Argos ranks better than 51.22% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cementos Argos's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP376,624 Mil.
Cementos Argos's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP17,048,710 Mil. Therefore, Cementos Argos's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos Argos's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:CEMARGOS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.06 Med: 1.23 Max: 27.98
Current: 2.44
During the past 13 years, Cementos Argos's highest ROA % was 27.98%. The lowest was -0.06%. And the median was 1.23%.
BOG:CEMARGOS's ROA % is ranked better than 51.22% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.255
vs BOG:CEMARGOS: 2.44
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Cementos Argos ROA % Related Terms
Cementos Argos ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cementos Argos's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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 Building Materials subindustry, Cementos Argos's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
Cementos Argos ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos Argos's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cementos Argos's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) has a ROA % of 2.21% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cementos Argos and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #200 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Cementos Argos' ROA % too high?
Cementos Argos' current ROA % of 2.21% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.26. Cementos Argos' value of 2.21% is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #200 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cementos Argos has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos Argos' ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #200 out of 410 companies for ROA %. This puts Cementos Argos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.26. Cementos Argos' value of 2.21% is 2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Cementos Argos 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 ROA % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.26, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cementos Argos's current ROA % of 2.21% is 2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cementos Argos and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cementos Argos's current ROA % is 2.21%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP7,654.07, compared to a current price of COP11,520.00 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.21%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 2% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.26. Cementos Argos' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS), the current ROA % is 2.21% 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of COP11,520.00 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP7,654.07.
GuruFocus considers Cementos Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:CEMARGOS:
ROA %: 2.21% (80% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: COP7,654.07 vs. price of COP11,520.00 (50.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Building Materials median (#200 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:CEMARGOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cementos Argos SA is a cement-producing company. In terms of the concrete and cement business, it is Colombia's key producer and one of the key producers in the sector across Central America and the Caribbean. The company's corporate purpose is the exploitation of the cement industry, the production of concrete mixes and any other materials or items made of cement, lime or clay, the acquisition and exploitation of minerals or deposits of exploitable minerals in the cement industry, and similar rights to explore and mine the aforementioned minerals, whether by concession, privilege, lease or other title. Its operating segments are: Colombia, which generates maximum revenue, the Caribbean, Central America, Trading, and Corporate and others.
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