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Chandrima MercantilesBOM:540829 -2.27%56 ROA % is 0.17% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:540829 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Chandrima Mercantiles ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chandrima Mercantiles's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2.0 Mil.
Chandrima Mercantiles's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,191.2 Mil. Therefore, Chandrima Mercantiles's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chandrima Mercantiles's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540829'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.95 Med: 0.22 Max: 5.14
Current: 2.17
During the past 13 years, Chandrima Mercantiles's highest ROA % was 5.14%. The lowest was -102.95%. And the median was 0.22%.
BOM:540829's ROA % is ranked worse than 61.09% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.66
vs BOM:540829: 2.17
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Chandrima Mercantiles'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.
Chandrima Mercantiles ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chandrima Mercantiles's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chandrima Mercantiles'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Chandrima Mercantiles (BOM:540829) has a ROA % of 0.17% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Chandrima Mercantiles and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Chandrima Mercantiles ranks #190 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Chandrima Mercantiles' ROA % too high?
Chandrima Mercantiles' current ROA % of 0.17% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.66. Chandrima Mercantiles' value of 0.17% is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chandrima Mercantiles ranks #190 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chandrima Mercantiles has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chandrima Mercantiles' ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Chandrima Mercantiles ranks #190 out of 311 companies for ROA %. This places Chandrima Mercantiles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.66. Chandrima Mercantiles' value of 0.17% is 95.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 3.66, Chandrima Mercantiles has consistently been below 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 3.66, based on 311 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. Chandrima Mercantiles's current ROA % of 0.17% is 95.4% below 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 Chandrima Mercantiles and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chandrima Mercantiles's current ROA % is 0.17%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chandrima Mercantiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chandrima Mercantiles (BOM:540829) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.83, compared to a current price of ₹6.45 — trading 252.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.17%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 95.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.66. Chandrima Mercantiles' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Chandrima Mercantiles (BOM:540829), the current ROA % is 0.17% as of Jun. 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 Chandrima Mercantiles (BOM:540829) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chandrima Mercantiles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹6.45 is trading 252.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.83.
GuruFocus considers Chandrima Mercantiles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540829:
ROA %: 0.17% (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: ₹1.83 vs. price of ₹6.45 (252.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#190 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540829 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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