Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) ROA %: -81.10% (As of Aug. 2025)


What is Celulosa Argentina ROA %?

Celulosa Argentina BUE:CELU -0.37% ROA % is -81.10% as of Aug. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, Celulosa Argentina ranks worse than 96.53% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Celulosa Argentina's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was ARS-298,541 Mil. Celulosa Argentina's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was ARS368,129 Mil. Therefore, Celulosa Argentina's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was -81.10%.

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

BUE:CELU' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.77   Med: -3.92   Max: 16.71
Current: -24.77

During the past 13 years, Celulosa Argentina's highest ROA % was 16.71%. The lowest was -24.77%. And the median was -3.92%.

BUE:CELU's ROA % is ranked worse than
96.53% of 288 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.935 vs BUE:CELU: -24.77

Celulosa Argentina  (BUE:CELU) 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: Aug. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-298540.924/368129.391
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-298540.924 / 87871.944)*(87871.944 / 368129.391)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-339.75 %*0.2387
=-81.10 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Aug. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Aug. 2025) 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.


Celulosa Argentina ROA % Related Terms


Celulosa Argentina ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celulosa Argentina'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.

Celulosa Argentina ROA % Chart

Celulosa Argentina Annual Data
Trend May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.61 -5.60 -2.23 16.71 0.08

Celulosa Argentina Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25
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 -33.92 -12.85 -13.11 -16.81 -81.10

BUE:CELU vs SLVM: ROA % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Celulosa Argentina'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.


Celulosa Argentina ROA % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Celulosa Argentina's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Celulosa Argentina's ROA % falls into.



Celulosa Argentina ROA % Calculation

Celulosa Argentina's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: May. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: May. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: May. 2024 ))/ count )
=276.537/( (317427.383+342275.191)/ 2 )
=276.537/329851.287
=0.08 %

Celulosa Argentina's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Aug. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=-298540.924/( (442372.996+293885.786)/ 2 )
=-298540.924/368129.391
=-81.10 %

* 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 (Aug. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -81.10% mean?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a ROA % of -81.10% as of Aug. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #278 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Celulosa Argentina's ROA % too high?
Celulosa Argentina's current ROA % is -81.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #278 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Celulosa Argentina's ROA % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #278 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This places Celulosa Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.94. 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 0.94, based on 288 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 Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celulosa Argentina's current ROA % is -81.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celulosa Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a current ROA % of -81.10%. The current ROA % is -81.10%. 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 Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU), the current ROA % is -81.10% as of Aug. 2025. 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.

Celulosa Argentina Business Description

Address Av. Del Libertador 2442, Buenos Aires,piso 4, Olivos, ARG, B1636DSR
Celulosa Argentina SA is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of forest products. Its product portfolio includes Paper products, cellulose pulp, forest products as well as wood products. Geographically, the activities of the company are carried out through Argentina.