ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Global Heavy Chemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-283.39 Mil.
Global Heavy Chemicals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT7,161.68 Mil. Therefore, Global Heavy Chemicals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Heavy Chemicals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:GHCL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.68 Med: 0.45 Max: 1.83
Current: -3.89
During the past 13 years, Global Heavy Chemicals's highest ROA % was 1.83%. The lowest was -8.68%. And the median was 0.45%.
DHA:GHCL's ROA % is ranked worse than 83.96% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs DHA:GHCL: -3.89
Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) 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 (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.
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Global Heavy Chemicals'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.
Global Heavy Chemicals ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Global Heavy Chemicals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Heavy Chemicals'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) has a ROA % of -3.96% 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 Global Heavy Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #1350 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals' ROA % too high?
Global Heavy Chemicals' current ROA % is -3.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #1350 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Heavy Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Heavy Chemicals' ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Global Heavy Chemicals ranks #1350 out of 1608 companies for ROA %. This places Global Heavy Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. 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 1,608 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 Global Heavy Chemicals 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. Global Heavy Chemicals's current ROA % is -3.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT5.07, compared to a current price of BDT19.80 — trading 290.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -3.96%. Global Heavy Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL), the current ROA % is -3.96% 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.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT19.80 is trading 290.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT5.07.
GuruFocus considers Global Heavy Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:GHCL:
ROA %: -3.96%
GF Value™: BDT5.07 vs. price of BDT19.80 (290.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:GHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd is Bangladesh-Based a chemical manufacturing company. The principal business activity of the company is to manufacture and distribute Sodium hydroxide, Chlorine and other chemical products. Its product portfolio includes certain brands for retail purposes such as Clotech Liquid Bleach, Tuffclean Tiles Cleaner and others.
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