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DSM Fresh FoodsBOM:544568 -7.73%17 ROA % is 10.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 12.71. GuruFocus rates BOM:544568 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, DSM Fresh Foods ranks better than 64.63% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DSM Fresh Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹147 Mil.
DSM Fresh Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,392 Mil. Therefore, DSM Fresh Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM Fresh Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544568'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.81 Med: 12.71 Max: 13.47
Current: 5.27
During the past 5 years, DSM Fresh Foods's highest ROA % was 13.47%. The lowest was -11.81%. And the median was 12.71%.
BOM:544568's ROA % is ranked better than 64.63% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.54
vs BOM:544568: 5.27
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) 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.
DSM Fresh Foods ROA % Related Terms
DSM Fresh Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods ROA % Chart
DSM Fresh Foods Annual Data
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Mar26
ROA %
-11.81
12.71
12.96
13.47
10.32
DSM Fresh Foods Semi-Annual Data
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10.54
BOM:544568 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: ROA % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DSM Fresh Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM Fresh Foods'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.
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a ROA % of 10.54% 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 DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 12.71. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #110 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is DSM Fresh Foods' ROA % too high?
DSM Fresh Foods' current ROA % of 10.54% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 12.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.54. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 10.54% is 197.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #110 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DSM Fresh Foods has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM Fresh Foods' ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #110 out of 311 companies for ROA %. This puts DSM Fresh Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.54. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 10.54% is 197.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.71 vs. the industry median of 3.54, DSM Fresh Foods 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 3.54, 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. DSM Fresh Foods's current ROA % of 10.54% is 197.7% 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 DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM Fresh Foods's current ROA % is 10.54%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 12.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM Fresh Foods stock overvalued right now?
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a current ROA % of 10.54%. The current ROA % is 10.54%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 12.71 and 197.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.54. DSM Fresh Foods' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 4 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 DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568), the current ROA % is 10.54% 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Ltd is a fresh meat and ready-to-cook/eat non-veg products retailer. It is an online meat delivery company committed to revolutionize the way customers experience and enjoy quality non-veg food. With a user-friendly website and mobile application that offers a diverse selection of fresh and hygienically sourced meats, ranging from succulent cuts of mutton, poultry and seafood to exotic options.
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