Cipla (CPLFY) ROA %: 5.22% (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median


What is Cipla ROA %?

Cipla CPLFY 94 ROA % is 5.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 9.67. GuruFocus rates CPLFY with a GF Score™ of 94/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Drug Manufacturers companies, Cipla ranks better than 82.8% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cipla's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $239.02 Mil. Cipla's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,578.41 Mil. Therefore, Cipla's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.22%.

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

CPLFY' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77   Med: 9.67   Max: 15.04
Current: 9.69

During the past 13 years, Cipla's highest ROA % was 15.04%. The lowest was 4.77%. And the median was 9.67%.

CPLFY's ROA % is ranked better than
82.8% of 1006 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.685 vs CPLFY: 9.69

Cipla  (OTCPK:CPLFY) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=239.024/4578.41
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(239.024 / 2785.772)*(2785.772 / 4578.41)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=8.58 %*0.6085
=5.22 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.


Cipla ROA % Related Terms


Cipla ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cipla'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.

Cipla ROA % Chart

Cipla Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.42 9.54 13.20 14.75 9.39

Cipla Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CPLFY vs ZTS: ROA % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Cipla'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.


Cipla ROA % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Cipla's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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



Cipla ROA % Calculation

Cipla's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=417.939/( (4321.132+4578.41)/ 2 )
=417.939/4449.771
=9.39 %

Cipla's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=239.024/( (0+4578.41)/ 1 )
=239.024/4578.41
=5.22 %

* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 5.22% mean?
Cipla (CPLFY) has a ROA % of 5.22% 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 Cipla and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 9.67. Over the past decade, Cipla's ROA % has ranged from 4.77 to 15.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Cipla ranks #173 out of 1006 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Cipla's ROA % too high?
Cipla's current ROA % of 5.22% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 9.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 15.04. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROA % is 2.69. Cipla's value of 5.22% is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cipla ranks #173 out of 1006 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cipla has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cipla's ROA % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Cipla ranks #173 out of 1006 companies for ROA %. This places Cipla in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.69. Cipla's value of 5.22% is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cipla's own ROA % has ranged from 4.77 to 15.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.67 vs. the industry median of 2.69, Cipla 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROA % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.69, based on 1,006 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. Cipla's current ROA % of 5.22% is 94.4% 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 Cipla and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROA % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cipla's current ROA % is 5.22%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 9.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cipla stock overvalued right now?
Cipla (CPLFY) has a current ROA % of 5.22%. The current ROA % is 5.22%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 9.67 and 94.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.69. Cipla's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Cipla (CPLFY), the current ROA % is 5.22% 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.

Cipla Business Description

Other Exchanges CIPLA:India500087:India
Address Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Lower Parel, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 013
Cipla Ltd is a drug manufacturing company that focuses on a variety of pharmaceutical products. The company's product portfolio spans complex generics as well as drugs in the respiratory, anti-retroviral, urology, cardiology, anti-infective, CNS, and various other key therapeutic segments. The bulk of its sales are generated in India, although it maintains a large world-wide presence. Cipla's growth plan focuses on new product launches. It has two segments Pharmaceuticals and new ventures. It derives maximum revenue from Pharmaceuticals Segment.