Camson Bio Technologies (BOM:538858) ROA %: -16.61% (As of Mar. 2019)

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What is Camson Bio Technologies ROA %?

Camson Bio Technologies BOM:538858 4 ROA % is -16.61% as of Mar. 2019. GuruFocus rates BOM:538858 with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Camson Bio Technologies's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was ₹-218.96 Mil. Camson Bio Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was ₹1,318.25 Mil. Therefore, Camson Bio Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was -16.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Camson Bio Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:538858's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 3.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.

Camson Bio Technologies  (BOM:538858) 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. 2019 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-218.963/1318.245
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-218.963 / 49.762)*(49.762 / 1318.245)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-440.02 %*0.0377
=-16.61 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Mar. 2019) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Mar. 2019) 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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Camson Bio Technologies ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Camson Bio Technologies'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.

Camson Bio Technologies ROA % Chart

Camson Bio Technologies Annual Data
Trend Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 -14.48 -15.15 -7.82 -16.61

Camson Bio Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 -14.48 -15.15 -7.82 -16.61

BOM:538858 vs CTVA, FMC, SMG: ROA % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Camson Bio Technologies'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.


Camson Bio Technologies ROA % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Camson Bio Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Camson Bio Technologies's ROA % falls into.


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Camson Bio Technologies ROA % Calculation

Camson Bio Technologies's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2019 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2019 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2018 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2019 ))/ count )
=-218.963/( (1415.437+1221.053)/ 2 )
=-218.963/1318.245
=-16.61 %

Camson Bio Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2019 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2018 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2019 ))/ count )
=-218.963/( (1415.437+1221.053)/ 2 )
=-218.963/1318.245
=-16.61 %

* 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 one times the annual (Mar. 2019) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -16.61% mean?
Camson Bio Technologies (BOM:538858) has a ROA % of -16.61% as of Mar. 2019. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Camson Bio Technologies and its competitors.
Is Camson Bio Technologies' ROA % too high?
Camson Bio Technologies' current ROA % is -16.61%. Overall, Camson Bio Technologies has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Camson Bio Technologies' ROA % compare to CTVA and FMC?
Camson Bio Technologies' ROA % of -16.61% can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.27, based on 259 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 Camson Bio Technologies and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Camson Bio Technologies's current ROA % is -16.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Camson Bio Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Camson Bio Technologies (BOM:538858) has a current ROA % of -16.61%. The current ROA % is -16.61%. Camson Bio Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Camson Bio Technologies (BOM:538858), the current ROA % is -16.61% as of Mar. 2019. 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.

Camson Bio Technologies Business Description

Address Golden Enclave, Old Airport Road, C-7, 7th Floor, Corporate Block, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560017
Camson Bio Technologies Ltd is an agricultural biotechnology company. The firm is involved in the business of research, manufacturing and marketing of crop nutrition, bio-pesticide, natural fertilizers, bio fertilizers, bio-stimulants and hybrid seed varieties. The entire turnover of the company is from domestic business.
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