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Three M Paper BoardsBOM:544214 -1.80%29 ROA % is 3.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates BOM:544214 with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Three M Paper Boards ranks better than 65.51% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Three M Paper Boards's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹83 Mil.
Three M Paper Boards's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,644 Mil. Therefore, Three M Paper Boards's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Three M Paper Boards's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544214'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 3.19 Max: 5.86
Current: 2.8
During the past 6 years, Three M Paper Boards's highest ROA % was 5.86%. The lowest was 1.21%. And the median was 3.19%.
BOM:544214's ROA % is ranked better than 65.51% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.07
vs BOM:544214: 2.80
Three M Paper Boards (BOM:544214) 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 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.
* 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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Three M Paper Boards'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.
Three M Paper Boards ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Three M Paper Boards's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Three M Paper Boards'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Three M Paper Boards (BOM:544214) has a ROA % of 3.12% 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 Three M Paper Boards and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Three M Paper Boards' ROA % has ranged from 1.21 to 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Three M Paper Boards ranks #99 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Three M Paper Boards' ROA % too high?
Three M Paper Boards' current ROA % of 3.12% is near median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 5.86. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 1.07. Three M Paper Boards' value of 3.12% is 191.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Three M Paper Boards ranks #99 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Three M Paper Boards has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Three M Paper Boards' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Three M Paper Boards ranks #99 out of 287 companies for ROA %. This puts Three M Paper Boards in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.07. Three M Paper Boards' value of 3.12% is 191.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Three M Paper Boards' own ROA % has ranged from 1.21 to 5.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 1.07, Three M Paper Boards 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 1.07, based on 287 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. Three M Paper Boards's current ROA % of 3.12% is 191.6% 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 Three M Paper Boards and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Three M Paper Boards's current ROA % is 3.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Three M Paper Boards stock overvalued right now?
Three M Paper Boards (BOM:544214) has a current ROA % of 3.12%. The current ROA % is 3.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 191.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.07. Three M Paper Boards' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Three M Paper Boards (BOM:544214), the current ROA % is 3.12% 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.
Three M Paper Boards Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing recycled paper-based Duplex Board products used in various packaging applications across industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer goods and supplies. The products are made out of recycled waste paper and are completely biodegradable. Its products include Royal WB, Royal GB, and Prima GB. The company is also engaged in the activity of generation of Wind Energy.
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