Eastern CoECAI:EAST +0.53%92 ROA % is 20.09% as of Sep. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 20.38. GuruFocus rates CAI:EAST with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of E£47.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 49 Tobacco Products companies, Eastern CoE ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Eastern CoE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was E£8,608 Mil.
Eastern CoE's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was E£42,853 Mil. Therefore, Eastern CoE's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 20.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern CoE's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:EAST'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.26 Med: 20.38 Max: 31.04
Current: 25.63
During the past 13 years, Eastern CoE's highest ROA % was 31.04%. The lowest was 13.26%. And the median was 20.38%.
CAI:EAST's ROA % is ranked better than 85.71% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs CAI:EAST: 25.63
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) 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 four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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.
Eastern CoE ROA % Related Terms
Eastern CoE ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern CoE'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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, Eastern CoE'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.
Eastern CoE ROA % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern CoE's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern CoE'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) has a ROA % of 20.09% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Eastern CoE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.38. Over the past decade, Eastern CoE's ROA % has ranged from 13.26 to 31.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #7 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Eastern CoE's ROA % too high?
Eastern CoE's current ROA % of 20.09% is near median its 10-year median of 20.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.26 to a high of 31.04. The Tobacco Products industry median ROA % is 6.68. Eastern CoE's value of 20.09% is 200.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #7 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern CoE has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern CoE's ROA % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #7 out of 49 companies for ROA %. This places Eastern CoE in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 6.68. Eastern CoE's value of 20.09% is 200.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern CoE's own ROA % has ranged from 13.26 to 31.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.38 vs. the industry median of 6.68, Eastern CoE 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median ROA % among Tobacco Products companies is 6.68, based on 49 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. Eastern CoE's current ROA % of 20.09% is 200.7% 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 Eastern CoE and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median ROA % is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern CoE's current ROA % is 20.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern CoE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£47.96, compared to a current price of E£37.70 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 20.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.38 and 200.7% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 6.68. Eastern CoE's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST), the current ROA % is 20.09% as of Sep. 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.
Is Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£37.70 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£47.96.
GuruFocus considers Eastern CoE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EAST:
ROA %: 20.09% (near median its 10-year median of 20.38)
GF Value™: E£47.96 vs. price of E£37.70 (21.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.7% above the Tobacco Products median (#7 of 49)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Co SAE is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Tobacco leaf, its products and modern smoking alternatives and accessories/ practicing any investment, financial, commercial, industrial, agricultural or service activities. The company's business activities also include real estate Ownership and Construction, purchasing and dividing lands for the purposes of utilization, rental or sale, import, export, and commercial agencies. Its local cigarette brands include Cleopatra, Mondial, and Lite. Its export cigarette brands include Belmont, Delta, President, and Golden West. Its key products include Cigars & Pipe tobacco, Cigarettes and Moassel.
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