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South Valley CementCAI:SVCE +0.53%68 ROA % is 16.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7876% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates CAI:SVCE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of E£8.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, South Valley Cement ranks better than 50.24% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. South Valley Cement's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was E£1,219 Mil.
South Valley Cement's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was E£7,275 Mil. Therefore, South Valley Cement's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Valley Cement's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:SVCE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.39 Med: 0.21 Max: 4.55
Current: 2.29
During the past 13 years, South Valley Cement's highest ROA % was 4.55%. The lowest was -5.39%. And the median was 0.21%.
CAI:SVCE's ROA % is ranked better than 50.24% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.255
vs CAI:SVCE: 2.29
South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 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.
South Valley Cement ROA % Related Terms
South Valley Cement ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Valley Cement'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 Building Materials subindustry, South Valley Cement'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.
South Valley Cement ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, South Valley Cement's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Valley Cement'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) has a ROA % of 16.75% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on South Valley Cement and its competitors. This is 7876% above median its historical median of 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #204 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is South Valley Cement's ROA % too high?
South Valley Cement's current ROA % of 16.75% is 7876% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.26. South Valley Cement's value of 16.75% is 642.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #204 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Valley Cement has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Valley Cement's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #204 out of 410 companies for ROA %. This puts South Valley Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.26. South Valley Cement's value of 16.75% is 642.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 2.26, South Valley Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.26, based on 410 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. South Valley Cement's current ROA % of 16.75% is 642.8% 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 South Valley Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Valley Cement's current ROA % is 16.75%, which is 7876% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Valley Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£8.73, compared to a current price of E£9.40 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 16.75%, which is 7876% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 642.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.26. South Valley Cement's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE), the current ROA % is 16.75% as of Dec. 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 South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Valley Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£9.40 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£8.73.
GuruFocus considers South Valley Cement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:SVCE:
ROA %: 16.75% (7876% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: E£8.73 vs. price of E£9.40 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 642.8% above the Building Materials median (#204 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:SVCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Valley Cement manufactures cement and related building materials. Its products include Portland cement clinker, Portland ordinary cement, and Ready-mix concrete. Portland cement clinker is made by heating, in a kiln, a homogeneous mixture of raw materials to a sintering temperature. Portland Ordinary Cement Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world, as it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and most non-specialty grout. Ready Mix Concrete Ready-mix concrete is a type of concrete that is manufactured in a factory or batching plant, according to a set recipe, and then delivered to a worksite, by truck-mounted transit mixers.
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