ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Symrise AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-38 Mil.
Symrise AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7,816 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symrise AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SY1d'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07 Med: 5.5 Max: 5.95
Current: 3.12
During the past 13 years, Symrise AG's highest ROA % was 5.95%. The lowest was 3.07%. And the median was 5.50%.
CHIX:SY1d's ROA % is ranked better than 52.23% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs CHIX:SY1d: 3.12
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1d) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Symrise AG ROA % Related Terms
Symrise AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Symrise AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symrise AG'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) has a ROA % of -0.48% 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's ROA % has ranged from 3.07 to 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #771 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Symrise AG's ROA % too high?
Symrise AG's current ROA % is -0.48%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 5.95. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #771 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #771 out of 1614 companies for ROA %. This puts Symrise AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Historically, Symrise AG's own ROA % has ranged from 3.07 to 5.95 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,614 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current ROA % is -0.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.28, compared to a current price of €76.81 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.48%. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D), the current ROA % is -0.48% 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €76.81 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €88.28.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SY1D:
ROA %: -0.48%
GF Value™: €88.28 vs. price of €76.81 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SY1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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