Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570) ROA %: -115.47% (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Lakshmi Energy & Foods ROA %?

Lakshmi Energy & Foods BOM:519570 ROA % is -115.47% as of Dec. 2018.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was ₹-21,525 Mil. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was ₹18,641 Mil. Therefore, Lakshmi Energy & Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -115.47%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lakshmi Energy & Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:519570's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.31
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods  (BOM:519570) 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: Dec. 2018 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-21524.84/18641.35
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-21524.84 / 73.68)*(73.68 / 18641.35)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-29213.95 %*0.004
=-115.47 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2018) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2018) 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.


Lakshmi Energy & Foods ROA % Related Terms


Lakshmi Energy & Foods ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakshmi Energy & Foods'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.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods ROA % Chart

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.66 -21.56 -5.60 0.06 -16.65

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Quarterly Data
Dec13 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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 1.76 -68.37 -0.94 -1.08 -115.47

BOM:519570 vs YEWB: ROA % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Lakshmi Energy & Foods'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.


Lakshmi Energy & Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lakshmi Energy & Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lakshmi Energy & Foods's ROA % falls into.



Lakshmi Energy & Foods ROA % Calculation

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2018 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2017 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2018 ))/ count )
=-2928.45/( (16404.32+18771.72)/ 2 )
=-2928.45/17588.02
=-16.65 %

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2018 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2018 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2018 ))/ count )
=-21524.84/( (18641.35+0)/ 1 )
=-21524.84/18641.35
=-115.47 %

* 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 (Dec. 2018) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -115.47% mean?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570) has a ROA % of -115.47% as of Dec. 2018. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Lakshmi Energy & Foods and its competitors.
Is Lakshmi Energy & Foods' ROA % too high?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods' current ROA % is -115.47%.
How does Lakshmi Energy & Foods' ROA % compare to YEWB?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods' ROA % of -115.47% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.31. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.31, based on 1,993 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 Lakshmi Energy & Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's current ROA % is -115.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Energy & Foods stock overvalued right now?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570) has a current ROA % of -115.47%. The current ROA % is -115.47%. 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 Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570), the current ROA % is -115.47% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Business Description

Address Ludhiana - Chandigarh National Highway, Khamanon, Fatehgarh Sahib, PB, IND, 141801
Lakshmi Energy & Foods Ltd is a holding company. The company is a rice producer. It is engaged in the agri-business and food processing. Lakshmi Energy & Foods operates through two segments: Agri-based and Energy. The company is involved processing of rice of various varieties and grades, edible oil and whole wheat flour. It is engaged in the handling, storage, and transportation of food grains. It offers rice in categories, such as basmati, including Lazeez, Afreen, Supreme Delight, Royal Brilliance and Everyday Active, and non-basmati.