Balmer Lawrie Investments (BOM:532485) ROA %: 6.16% (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median


BOM:532485 Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd BOM:532485
76 GF Score
Price ₹70.84
GF Value ₹82.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Balmer Lawrie Investments ROA %?

Balmer Lawrie Investments BOM:532485 -0.24% 76 ROA % is 6.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 4.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:532485 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹82.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Conglomerates companies, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks better than 74.16% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Balmer Lawrie Investments's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,164 Mil. Balmer Lawrie Investments's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹35,144 Mil. Therefore, Balmer Lawrie Investments's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.16%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Balmer Lawrie Investments's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532485' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 4.86   Max: 30.78
Current: 5.29

During the past 13 years, Balmer Lawrie Investments's highest ROA % was 30.78%. The lowest was 3.18%. And the median was 4.86%.

BOM:532485's ROA % is ranked better than
74.16% of 565 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.54 vs BOM:532485: 5.29

Balmer Lawrie Investments  (BOM:532485) 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
=2164.44/35143.759
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(2164.44 / 29852.9)*(29852.9 / 35143.759)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=7.25 %*0.8495
=6.16 %

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.


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Balmer Lawrie Investments ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Balmer Lawrie Investments'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.

Balmer Lawrie Investments ROA % Chart

Balmer Lawrie Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
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Balmer Lawrie Investments Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:532485 vs HON, MMM: ROA % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Balmer Lawrie Investments'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.


Balmer Lawrie Investments ROA % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Balmer Lawrie Investments's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Balmer Lawrie Investments's ROA % falls into.


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Balmer Lawrie Investments ROA % Calculation

Balmer Lawrie Investments'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 )
=1783.887/( (32012.026+35143.759)/ 2 )
=1783.887/33577.8925
=5.31 %

Balmer Lawrie Investments'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 )
=2164.44/( (0+35143.759)/ 1 )
=2164.44/35143.759
=6.16 %

* 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 6.16% mean?
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BOM:532485) has a ROA % of 6.16% 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 4.86. Over the past decade, Balmer Lawrie Investments' ROA % has ranged from 3.18 to 30.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks #146 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Balmer Lawrie Investments' ROA % too high?
Balmer Lawrie Investments' current ROA % of 6.16% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 4.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 30.78. The Conglomerates industry median ROA % is 2.54. Balmer Lawrie Investments' value of 6.16% is 142.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks #146 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balmer Lawrie Investments has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balmer Lawrie Investments' ROA % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks #146 out of 565 companies for ROA %. This puts Balmer Lawrie Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.54. Balmer Lawrie Investments' value of 6.16% is 142.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Balmer Lawrie Investments' own ROA % has ranged from 3.18 to 30.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.86 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Balmer Lawrie Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROA % among Conglomerates companies is 2.54, based on 565 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. Balmer Lawrie Investments's current ROA % of 6.16% is 142.5% 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROA % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balmer Lawrie Investments's current ROA % is 6.16%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 4.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balmer Lawrie Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie Investments (BOM:532485) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹82.35, compared to a current price of ₹70.84 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.16%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 4.86 and 142.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.54. Balmer Lawrie Investments' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments (BOM:532485), the current ROA % is 6.16% 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments (BOM:532485) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹70.84 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹82.35. GuruFocus considers Balmer Lawrie Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532485:

  • ROA %: 6.16% (27% above median its 10-year median of 4.86)
  • GF Value™: ₹82.35 vs. price of ₹70.84 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.5% above the Conglomerates median (#146 of 565)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532485 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Balmer Lawrie Investments Business Description

Address 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd is an investment company. Its operating segment includes Industrial Packaging; Logistics Infrastructure; logistics services; Travel & Vacations; Greases & Lubricants; Investment Business, and others. The company generates key revenue from Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, and Logistic Services segments.
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