Ashok LeylandBOM:500477 +1.51%82 ROA % is 5.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates BOM:500477 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹128.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Ashok Leyland ranks better than 50.94% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ashok Leyland's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹51,628 Mil.
Ashok Leyland's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,010,407 Mil. Therefore, Ashok Leyland's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashok Leyland's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500477'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 3.93 Max: 6.5
Current: 3.88
During the past 13 years, Ashok Leyland's highest ROA % was 6.50%. The lowest was -0.84%. And the median was 3.93%.
BOM:500477's ROA % is ranked better than 50.94% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 3.81
vs BOM:500477: 3.88
Ashok Leyland (BOM:500477) 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.
Ashok Leyland ROA % Related Terms
Ashok Leyland ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashok Leyland'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Ashok Leyland'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.
Ashok Leyland ROA % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Ashok Leyland's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashok Leyland'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.
Ashok Leyland (BOM:500477) has a ROA % of 5.11% 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 Ashok Leyland and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashok Leyland ranks #104 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Ashok Leyland's ROA % too high?
Ashok Leyland's current ROA % of 5.11% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.93. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median ROA % is 3.81. Ashok Leyland's value of 5.11% is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashok Leyland ranks #104 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashok Leyland has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashok Leyland's ROA % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Ashok Leyland ranks #104 out of 212 companies for ROA %. This puts Ashok Leyland in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.81. Ashok Leyland's value of 5.11% is 34.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Ashok Leyland 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 ROA % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROA % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.81, based on 212 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. Ashok Leyland's current ROA % of 5.11% is 34.1% 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 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 Ashok Leyland and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROA % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashok Leyland's current ROA % is 5.11%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashok Leyland stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashok Leyland (BOM:500477) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹128.98, compared to a current price of ₹164.75 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.11%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 34.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 3.81. Ashok Leyland's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ashok Leyland (BOM:500477), the current ROA % is 5.11% 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 Ashok Leyland (BOM:500477) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashok Leyland stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹164.75 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹128.98.
GuruFocus considers Ashok Leyland to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500477:
ROA %: 5.11% (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.93)
GF Value™: ₹128.98 vs. price of ₹164.75 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#104 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500477 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashok Leyland Ltd is an automobile manufacturing company. The company manufactures commercial vehicles, engines, spare parts, and accessories, with the vast majority of revenue being derived from commercial vehicle sales. It produces and sells vehicles across different categories such as Trucks, Buses, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Defence. The company's operating segments are; Commercial vehicles, and Financial services. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue within India and the rest from other markets.
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