Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) ROA %: -0.11% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:540681 Chothani Foods Ltd BOM:540681
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GF Value ₹16.43
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What is Chothani Foods ROA %?

Chothani Foods BOM:540681 55 ROA % is -0.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,995 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks worse than 68.87% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chothani Foods's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-0.24 Mil. Chothani Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹215.20 Mil. Therefore, Chothani Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.11%.

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

BOM:540681' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 1.03   Max: 3.45
Current: 0.54

During the past 13 years, Chothani Foods's highest ROA % was 3.45%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 1.03%.

BOM:540681's ROA % is ranked worse than
68.87% of 1995 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.32 vs BOM:540681: 0.54

Chothani Foods  (BOM:540681) 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
=-0.238/215.195
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-0.238 / 87.55)*(87.55 / 215.195)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-0.27 %*0.4068
=-0.11 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.


Chothani Foods ROA % Related Terms


Chothani Foods ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chothani Foods'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.

Chothani Foods ROA % Chart

Chothani Foods 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 0.98 1.07 0.86 0.71 0.56

Chothani Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.47 0.60 0.79 1.20 -0.11

BOM:540681 vs KHC, GIS: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods'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.


Chothani Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods's ROA % falls into.


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Chothani Foods ROA % Calculation

Chothani Foods'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 )
=1.133/( (195.83+209.506)/ 2 )
=1.133/202.668
=0.56 %

Chothani Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-0.238/( (220.884+209.506)/ 2 )
=-0.238/215.195
=-0.11 %

* 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 two times the semi-annual (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 -0.11% mean?
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a ROA % of -0.11% 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. Over the past decade, Chothani Foods' ROA % has ranged from 0.54 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1374 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Chothani Foods' ROA % too high?
Chothani Foods' current ROA % is -0.11%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.45. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1374 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1374 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This places Chothani Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.32. Historically, Chothani Foods' own ROA % has ranged from 0.54 to 3.45 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.32, based on 1,995 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chothani Foods's current ROA % is -0.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.11%. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current ROA % is -0.11% 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43. GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:

  • ROA %: -0.11%
  • GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chothani Foods Business Description

Address Office No. 408, B Wing, Dhamji Shamji Corporate Square, Laxmi Nagar, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400075
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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