Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) ROA %: -12.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:543521 Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd BOM:543521
43 GF Score
Price ₹5.26
GF Value ₹2.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fone4 Communications (India) ROA %?

Fone4 Communications (India) BOM:543521 43 ROA % is -12.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:543521 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks worse than 90.18% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Fone4 Communications (India)'s annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-39.6 Mil. Fone4 Communications (India)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹326.0 Mil. Therefore, Fone4 Communications (India)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.15%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fone4 Communications (India)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:543521' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.13   Med: -2.66   Max: 1.78
Current: -10.14

During the past 8 years, Fone4 Communications (India)'s highest ROA % was 1.78%. The lowest was -15.13%. And the median was -2.66%.

BOM:543521's ROA % is ranked worse than
90.18% of 1130 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.725 vs BOM:543521: -10.14

Fone4 Communications (India)  (BOM:543521) 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
=-39.612/326.012
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-39.612 / 721.658)*(721.658 / 326.012)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-5.49 %*2.2136
=-12.15 %

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.


Fone4 Communications (India) ROA % Related Terms


Fone4 Communications (India) ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fone4 Communications (India)'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.

Fone4 Communications (India) ROA % Chart

Fone4 Communications (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.78 -4.23 -15.13 -8.77 -10.16

Fone4 Communications (India) Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 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 -29.47 -7.60 -9.93 -8.19 -12.15

BOM:543521 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: ROA % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Fone4 Communications (India)'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.


Fone4 Communications (India) ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fone4 Communications (India)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fone4 Communications (India)'s ROA % falls into.


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Fone4 Communications (India) ROA % Calculation

Fone4 Communications (India)'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 )
=-33.74/( (346.052+317.847)/ 2 )
=-33.74/331.9495
=-10.16 %

Fone4 Communications (India)'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 )
=-39.612/( (334.177+317.847)/ 2 )
=-39.612/326.012
=-12.15 %

* 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 -12.15% mean?
Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) has a ROA % of -12.15% 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 Fone4 Communications (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks #1019 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Fone4 Communications (India)'s ROA % too high?
Fone4 Communications (India)'s current ROA % is -12.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks #1019 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fone4 Communications (India) has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fone4 Communications (India)'s ROA % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks #1019 out of 1130 companies for ROA %. This places Fone4 Communications (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,130 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 Fone4 Communications (India) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fone4 Communications (India)'s current ROA % is -12.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fone4 Communications (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.11, compared to a current price of ₹5.26 — trading 149.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -12.15%. Fone4 Communications (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521), the current ROA % is -12.15% 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 Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fone4 Communications (India) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹5.26 is trading 149.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.11. GuruFocus considers Fone4 Communications (India) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543521:

  • ROA %: -12.15%
  • GF Value™: ₹2.11 vs. price of ₹5.26 (149.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fone4 Communications (India) Business Description

Address Kuthappady Temple Road, Office No. 45/688 C, 1st Floor, P V Complex, Thammanam P.O, Thammanam, Kochi, Ernakulam, KL, IND, 682032
Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd is engaged in the Multi-Brand Retail Chain dealing in International & Indian Brands of Mobile Handsets, Accessories, and Electronics Items. It distributes products online and offline, such as Mobiles, Tablets, TVs, Laptops, and Accessories from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Nokia, Redmi, Techno, Karbonn, One Plus, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, HP, Acer, Avita, TCL, Xiaomi, LG, and Sansui.
43GF Score

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