Sonal AdhesivesBOM:526901 +1.19%66 ROA % is 4.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2475% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates BOM:526901 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹98.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Sonal Adhesives ranks better than 50.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sonal Adhesives's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20 Mil.
Sonal Adhesives's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹490 Mil. Therefore, Sonal Adhesives's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonal Adhesives's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526901'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.4 Med: 0.16 Max: 20.63
Current: 2.91
During the past 13 years, Sonal Adhesives's highest ROA % was 20.63%. The lowest was -12.40%. And the median was 0.16%.
BOM:526901's ROA % is ranked better than 50.12% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs BOM:526901: 2.91
Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) 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.
Sonal Adhesives ROA % Related Terms
Sonal Adhesives ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonal Adhesives'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sonal Adhesives'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.
Sonal Adhesives ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sonal Adhesives's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonal Adhesives'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.
Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) has a ROA % of 4.12% 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 Sonal Adhesives and its competitors. This is 2475% above median its historical median of 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #802 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Sonal Adhesives' ROA % too high?
Sonal Adhesives' current ROA % of 4.12% is 2475% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Sonal Adhesives' value of 4.12% is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #802 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonal Adhesives has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonal Adhesives' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #802 out of 1608 companies for ROA %. This puts Sonal Adhesives in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Sonal Adhesives' value of 4.12% is 42.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Sonal Adhesives 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,608 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. Sonal Adhesives's current ROA % of 4.12% is 42.1% 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 Sonal Adhesives and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonal Adhesives's current ROA % is 4.12%, which is 2475% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonal Adhesives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹98.11, compared to a current price of ₹48.63 — trading 50.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.12%, which is 2475% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 42.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Sonal Adhesives' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901), the current ROA % is 4.12% 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 Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Adhesives stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹48.63 is trading 50.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹98.11.
GuruFocus considers Sonal Adhesives to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526901:
ROA %: 4.12% (2475% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: ₹98.11 vs. price of ₹48.63 (50.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Chemicals median (#802 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonal Adhesives Ltd is an India-based manufacturer engaged in the production of adhesive tapes, emulsions, and plastic ropes. The company operates in a single segment: packing products. Its products are marketed under the brand names SONAL and ADICRYL. The company is a manufacturer and exporter of BOPP self-adhesive tapes and specialty adhesives and emulsions. It exports its products globally, including to countries such as Spain, Nigeria, Germany, Middle Eastern countries, and across the African continent, and majority of its revenue comes from India.
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