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Lancer Container LinesBOM:539841 +0.40%71 ROA % is 5.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 9.82. GuruFocus rates BOM:539841 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Lancer Container Lines ranks worse than 74.65% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lancer Container Lines's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹436 Mil.
Lancer Container Lines's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,387 Mil. Therefore, Lancer Container Lines's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lancer Container Lines's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539841'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.06 Med: 9.82 Max: 17.7
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Lancer Container Lines's highest ROA % was 17.70%. The lowest was -0.06%. And the median was 9.82%.
BOM:539841's ROA % is ranked worse than 74.65% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs BOM:539841: 0.84
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.
* 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 Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Lancer Container Lines'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.
Lancer Container Lines ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Lancer Container Lines's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lancer Container Lines'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.
Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) has a ROA % of 5.20% 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 Lancer Container Lines and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 9.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Lancer Container Lines ranks #754 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Lancer Container Lines' ROA % too high?
Lancer Container Lines' current ROA % of 5.20% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.82. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.41. Lancer Container Lines' value of 5.20% is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lancer Container Lines ranks #754 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lancer Container Lines has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lancer Container Lines' ROA % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Lancer Container Lines ranks #754 out of 1010 companies for ROA %. This places Lancer Container Lines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.41. Lancer Container Lines' value of 5.20% is 52.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.82 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Lancer Container Lines 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.41, based on 1,010 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. Lancer Container Lines's current ROA % of 5.20% is 52.5% 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 Lancer Container Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lancer Container Lines's current ROA % is 5.20%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 9.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lancer Container Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.09, compared to a current price of ₹10.16 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.20%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.82 and 52.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.41. Lancer Container Lines' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841), the current ROA % is 5.20% 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 Lancer Container Lines (BOM:539841) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancer Container Lines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹10.16 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.09.
GuruFocus considers Lancer Container Lines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539841:
ROA %: 5.20% (47% below median its 10-year median of 9.82)
GF Value™: ₹16.09 vs. price of ₹10.16 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% above the Transportation median (#754 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539841 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lancer Container Lines Ltd is engaged in the business of Freight Forwarding, Clearing and Forwarding, Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Trading in Containers and related activities. The company offers its services across India and to other countries.
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