Prime FreshBOM:540404 +1.12%93 ROA % is 9.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates BOM:540404 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹390.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Prime Fresh ranks better than 94.19% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Prime Fresh's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹114 Mil.
Prime Fresh's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,199 Mil. Therefore, Prime Fresh's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prime Fresh's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540404'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 10.4 Max: 14.33
Current: 13.59
During the past 13 years, Prime Fresh's highest ROA % was 14.33%. The lowest was 3.01%. And the median was 10.40%.
BOM:540404's ROA % is ranked better than 94.19% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.615
vs BOM:540404: 13.59
Prime Fresh (BOM:540404) 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 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.
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Prime Fresh ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prime Fresh'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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Prime Fresh'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.
Prime Fresh ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Prime Fresh's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prime Fresh'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.
Prime Fresh (BOM:540404) has a ROA % of 9.51% 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 Prime Fresh and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, Prime Fresh's ROA % has ranged from 3.01 to 14.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime Fresh ranks #18 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Prime Fresh's ROA % too high?
Prime Fresh's current ROA % of 9.51% is near median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 14.33. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.62. Prime Fresh's value of 9.51% is 163.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prime Fresh ranks #18 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prime Fresh has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Fresh's ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Prime Fresh ranks #18 out of 310 companies for ROA %. This places Prime Fresh in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.62. Prime Fresh's value of 9.51% is 163.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Prime Fresh's own ROA % has ranged from 3.01 to 14.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Prime Fresh 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 310 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. Prime Fresh's current ROA % of 9.51% is 163.1% 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 Prime Fresh and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prime Fresh's current ROA % is 9.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Fresh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Fresh (BOM:540404) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹390.48, compared to a current price of ₹212.60 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 163.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Prime Fresh's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Prime Fresh (BOM:540404), the current ROA % is 9.51% 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 Prime Fresh (BOM:540404) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Fresh stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹212.60 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹390.48.
GuruFocus considers Prime Fresh to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540404:
ROA %: 9.51% (near median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: ₹390.48 vs. price of ₹212.60 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#18 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540404 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prime Fresh Ltd is an integrated Agri value chain institution in the domestic and international agricultural trade. The company is engaged in the procurement and distribution of Fruits and Vegetables. It focuses on sourcing, handling, grading, sorting, warehousing, packing, ripening, branding, warehousing, delivery of fruits and vegetables, and manpower management.
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