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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ZF Steering Gear (India)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1 Mil.
ZF Steering Gear (India)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,726 Mil. Therefore, ZF Steering Gear (India)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZF Steering Gear (India)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505163'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.29 Med: 3.17 Max: 10.52
Current: 2.37
During the past 13 years, ZF Steering Gear (India)'s highest ROA % was 10.52%. The lowest was -0.29%. And the median was 3.17%.
BOM:505163's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.64% of 1330
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.975
vs BOM:505163: 2.37
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.
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, ZF Steering Gear (India)'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.
ZF Steering Gear (India) ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ZF Steering Gear (India)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZF Steering Gear (India)'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.
ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) has a ROA % of -0.02% 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZF Steering Gear (India) ranks #740 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is ZF Steering Gear (India)'s ROA % too high?
ZF Steering Gear (India)'s current ROA % is -0.02%. Based on the distribution chart, ZF Steering Gear (India) ranks #740 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZF Steering Gear (India) has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZF Steering Gear (India)'s ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ZF Steering Gear (India) ranks #740 out of 1330 companies for ROA %. This places ZF Steering Gear (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.98. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.98, based on 1,330 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. 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZF Steering Gear (India)'s current ROA % is -0.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZF Steering Gear (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,199.93, compared to a current price of ₹668.70 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.02%. ZF Steering Gear (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163), the current ROA % is -0.02% 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZF Steering Gear (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹668.70 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,199.93.
GuruFocus considers ZF Steering Gear (India) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505163:
ROA %: -0.02%
GF Value™: ₹1,199.93 vs. price of ₹668.70 (44.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd produces and assembles steering systems for vehicles, buses, and tractors. The segment in which the group operates includes Auto Component and Renewable Energy. The company's product range includes steering systems, vane pumps, pump pulleys, oil reservoirs, steering and pump mounting brackets, steering columns, intermediate shafts, universal joints, bevel gears boxes, and power steering oil dexron II. ZF Steering operates its business activity through the plant located in Vadu Budruk, Pune. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Auto component, which is engaged in the manufacturing of auto components.
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