Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) ROA %: 6.12% (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median


BOM:532548 Century Plyboards (India) Ltd BOM:532548
91 GF Score
Price ₹776.80
GF Value ₹968.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Century Plyboards (India) ROA %?

Century Plyboards (India) BOM:532548 +3.05% 91 ROA % is 6.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 10.13. GuruFocus rates BOM:532548 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹968.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Century Plyboards (India) ranks better than 84.67% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Century Plyboards (India)'s annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,123 Mil. Century Plyboards (India)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹51,035 Mil. Therefore, Century Plyboards (India)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Century Plyboards (India)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532548' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.55   Med: 10.13   Max: 15.49
Current: 5.44

During the past 13 years, Century Plyboards (India)'s highest ROA % was 15.49%. The lowest was 4.55%. And the median was 10.13%.

BOM:532548's ROA % is ranked better than
84.67% of 287 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs BOM:532548: 5.44

Century Plyboards (India)  (BOM:532548) 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
=3123.024/51035.327
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(3123.024 / 59688.26)*(59688.26 / 51035.327)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=5.23 %*1.1695
=6.12 %

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.


Century Plyboards (India) ROA % Related Terms


Century Plyboards (India) ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Plyboards (India)'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.

Century Plyboards (India) ROA % Chart

Century Plyboards (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
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Century Plyboards (India) 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:532548 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: ROA % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Century Plyboards (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.


Century Plyboards (India) ROA % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Plyboards (India)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Plyboards (India)'s ROA % falls into.


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Century Plyboards (India) ROA % Calculation

Century Plyboards (India)'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 )
=2626.954/( (45928.342+51035.327)/ 2 )
=2626.954/48481.8345
=5.42 %

Century Plyboards (India)'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 )
=3123.024/( (0+51035.327)/ 1 )
=3123.024/51035.327
=6.12 %

* 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 6.12% mean?
Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) has a ROA % of 6.12% 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 Century Plyboards (India) and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 10.13. Over the past decade, Century Plyboards (India)'s ROA % has ranged from 4.55 to 15.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Plyboards (India) ranks #44 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Century Plyboards (India)'s ROA % too high?
Century Plyboards (India)'s current ROA % of 6.12% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 10.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.55 to a high of 15.49. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. Century Plyboards (India)'s value of 6.12% is 544.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Plyboards (India) ranks #44 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Century Plyboards (India) has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Plyboards (India)'s ROA % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Plyboards (India) ranks #44 out of 287 companies for ROA %. This places Century Plyboards (India) in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. Century Plyboards (India)'s value of 6.12% is 544.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Plyboards (India)'s own ROA % has ranged from 4.55 to 15.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Century Plyboards (India) 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 287 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. Century Plyboards (India)'s current ROA % of 6.12% is 544.2% 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 Century Plyboards (India) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Plyboards (India)'s current ROA % is 6.12%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 10.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Plyboards (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹968.69, compared to a current price of ₹776.80 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.12%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 544.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. Century Plyboards (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548), the current ROA % is 6.12% 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 Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Plyboards (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹776.80 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹968.69. GuruFocus considers Century Plyboards (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532548:

  • ROA %: 6.12% (40% below median its 10-year median of 10.13)
  • GF Value™: ₹968.69 vs. price of ₹776.80 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 544.2% above the Forest Products median (#44 of 287)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Century Plyboards (India) Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTURYPLY:India
Address Taratala Road, P-15/1, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700088
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd is a seller of plywood and decorative veneers in the Indian organized plywood market. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood, laminates, decorative veneers, medium-density fiber boards (MDF), pre-laminated boards, particle board, and flush doors, and providing services of container freight stations (CFS). The group caters to both residential as well as commercial consumers. Its reportable business segments are: Plywood, which derives maximum revenue, Laminate, MDF, Plain Particle Board, CFS Services, and Others. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in India, and also has some exposure to overseas markets.
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