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Elite PharmaceuticalsELTP +1.66%60 ROA % is 55.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 433% above its 10-year median of 10.46. GuruFocus rates ELTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Drug Manufacturers companies, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 98.81% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Elite Pharmaceuticals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.8 Mil.
Elite Pharmaceuticals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $132.4 Mil. Therefore, Elite Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elite Pharmaceuticals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ELTP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.57 Med: 10.46 Max: 38.24
Current: 38.05
During the past 13 years, Elite Pharmaceuticals's highest ROA % was 38.24%. The lowest was -33.57%. And the median was 10.46%.
ELTP's ROA % is ranked better than 98.81% of 1009
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.72
vs ELTP: 38.05
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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Elite Pharmaceuticals'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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals ROA % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Elite Pharmaceuticals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Pharmaceuticals'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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) has a ROA % of 55.79% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 433% above median its historical median of 10.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals' ROA % too high?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' current ROA % of 55.79% is 433% above median its 10-year median of 10.46. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROA % is 2.72. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 55.79% is 1951.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elite Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Pharmaceuticals' ROA % compare to EOLS and EBS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 1009 companies for ROA %. This places Elite Pharmaceuticals in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.72. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 55.79% is 1951.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.46 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Elite Pharmaceuticals 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 2.72, based on 1,009 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. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current ROA % of 55.79% is 1951.1% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROA % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current ROA % is 55.79%, which is 433% above median its own 10-year median of 10.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 55.79%, which is 433% above median its 10-year median of 10.46 and 1951.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.72. Elite Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), the current ROA % is 55.79% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
GuruFocus considers Elite Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELTP:
ROA %: 55.79% (433% above median its 10-year median of 10.46)
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.38 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1951.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#12 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary know-how and technology. The company's operating segment includes Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and New Drug Applications (NDA). It generates maximum revenue from the ANDA segment. The company focuses on developing pain management products; manufacturing a line of generic pharmaceutical products with approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications; developing additional generic pharmaceutical products; development of other products in its pipeline including the products with its partners; and commercialization of new products.
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