Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) ROA %: -22.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:532918 Rathi Bars Ltd BOM:532918
58 GF Score
Price ₹19.75
GF Value ₹21.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Rathi Bars ROA %?

Rathi Bars BOM:532918 +1.28% 58 ROA % is -22.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532918 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹21.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Steel companies, Rathi Bars ranks worse than 86.93% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Rathi Bars's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-562 Mil. Rathi Bars's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,541 Mil. Therefore, Rathi Bars's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rathi Bars's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532918' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.34   Med: 1.5   Max: 2.02
Current: -5.34

During the past 13 years, Rathi Bars's highest ROA % was 2.02%. The lowest was -5.34%. And the median was 1.50%.

BOM:532918's ROA % is ranked worse than
86.93% of 635 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs BOM:532918: -5.34

Rathi Bars  (BOM:532918) 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
=-561.532/2540.54
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-561.532 / 233.076)*(233.076 / 2540.54)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-240.92 %*0.0917
=-22.10 %

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.


Rathi Bars ROA % Related Terms


Rathi Bars ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rathi Bars'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.

Rathi Bars ROA % Chart

Rathi Bars 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 1.75 1.44 1.96 1.37 -5.13

Rathi Bars 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 0.24 1.73 1.96 1.42 -22.10

BOM:532918 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROA % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Rathi Bars'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.


Rathi Bars ROA % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Rathi Bars's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rathi Bars's ROA % falls into.


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Rathi Bars ROA % Calculation

Rathi Bars'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 )
=-115.226/( (1951.055+2540.54)/ 2 )
=-115.226/2245.7975
=-5.13 %

Rathi Bars'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 )
=-561.532/( (0+2540.54)/ 1 )
=-561.532/2540.54
=-22.10 %

* 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 -22.10% mean?
Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) has a ROA % of -22.10% 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 Rathi Bars and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #552 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Rathi Bars' ROA % too high?
Rathi Bars' current ROA % is -22.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #552 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rathi Bars has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rathi Bars' ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Rathi Bars ranks #552 out of 635 companies for ROA %. This places Rathi Bars in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.02. 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 2.02, based on 635 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 Rathi Bars and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rathi Bars's current ROA % is -22.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rathi Bars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹21.57, compared to a current price of ₹19.75 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -22.10%. Rathi Bars' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Rathi Bars (BOM:532918), the current ROA % is -22.10% 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 Rathi Bars (BOM:532918) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rathi Bars stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹19.75 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹21.57. GuruFocus considers Rathi Bars to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532918:

  • ROA %: -22.10%
  • GF Value™: ₹21.57 vs. price of ₹19.75 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rathi Bars Business Description

Address Mathura Road, A-24/7, Mohan Co-Operative Industrial Estate, New Delhi, IND, 110044
Rathi Bars Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, branding, and distribution of TMT Bars and Low Carbon Billets under the brand name Rathi Shaktiman. It generates revenue from the sale of Steel Bars and Billets/Casting.
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