Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) ROA %: -1.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:519532 Asian Tea & Exports Ltd BOM:519532
51 GF Score
Price ₹9.18
GF Value ₹18.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Asian Tea & Exports ROA %?

Asian Tea & Exports BOM:519532 +2.00% 51 ROA % is -1.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:519532 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Asian Tea & Exports ranks worse than 74.92% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Asian Tea & Exports's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-14.3 Mil. Asian Tea & Exports's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹923.5 Mil. Therefore, Asian Tea & Exports's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.55%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Tea & Exports's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:519532' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 1.96   Max: 4.38
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, Asian Tea & Exports's highest ROA % was 4.38%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 1.96%.

BOM:519532's ROA % is ranked worse than
74.92% of 311 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.54 vs BOM:519532: 0.60

Asian Tea & Exports  (BOM:519532) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-14.32/923.494
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-14.32 / 1001.6)*(1001.6 / 923.494)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-1.43 %*1.0846
=-1.55 %

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.


Asian Tea & Exports ROA % Related Terms


Asian Tea & Exports ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asian Tea & Exports'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.

Asian Tea & Exports ROA % Chart

Asian Tea & Exports Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.89 1.38 0.10 0.51 0.59

Asian Tea & Exports Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.53 1.11 3.11 -0.28 -1.55

BOM:519532 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: ROA % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Asian Tea & Exports'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.


Asian Tea & Exports ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asian Tea & Exports's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asian Tea & Exports's ROA % falls into.


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Asian Tea & Exports ROA % Calculation

Asian Tea & Exports's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=5.716/( (1014.924+923.494)/ 2 )
=5.716/969.209
=0.59 %

Asian Tea & Exports's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-14.32/( (0+923.494)/ 1 )
=-14.32/923.494
=-1.55 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -1.55% mean?
Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) has a ROA % of -1.55% 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 Asian Tea & Exports and its competitors. Over the past decade, Asian Tea & Exports' ROA % has ranged from 0.10 to 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Tea & Exports ranks #233 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Asian Tea & Exports' ROA % too high?
Asian Tea & Exports' current ROA % is -1.55%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 4.38. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Tea & Exports ranks #233 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asian Tea & Exports has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Tea & Exports' ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Asian Tea & Exports ranks #233 out of 311 companies for ROA %. This places Asian Tea & Exports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.54. Historically, Asian Tea & Exports' own ROA % has ranged from 0.10 to 4.38 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.54, based on 311 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 Asian Tea & Exports and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Tea & Exports's current ROA % is -1.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Tea & Exports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.81, compared to a current price of ₹9.18 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.55%. Asian Tea & Exports' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532), the current ROA % is -1.55% 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 Asian Tea & Exports (BOM:519532) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Tea & Exports stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹9.18 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.81. GuruFocus considers Asian Tea & Exports to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:519532:

  • ROA %: -1.55%
  • GF Value™: ₹18.81 vs. price of ₹9.18 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asian Tea & Exports Business Description

Address 4/1, Middleton Street, 5th Floor, Sikkim Commerce House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700071
Asian Tea & Exports Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the Business of the sale of made tea, Peas, Rice, Pulses, etc. The company caters to both domestic and international markets. It generates a vast majority of the revenue from the sales of pulses domestically, followed by the sale of White raw Rice.
51GF Score

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