Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB -0.49%69 ROA % is 0.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks worse than 59.29% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Croda International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2 Mil.
Croda International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,988 Mil. Therefore, Croda International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CMB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 10.96 Max: 18.81
Current: 1.79
During the past 13 years, Croda International's highest ROA % was 18.81%. The lowest was 1.79%. And the median was 10.96%.
FRA:6CMB's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.29% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs FRA:6CMB: 1.79
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) 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.
Croda International ROA % Related Terms
Croda International ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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, Croda International'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.
Croda International ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International'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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a ROA % of 0.05% 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 Croda International and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10.96. Over the past decade, Croda International's ROA % has ranged from 1.79 to 18.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #957 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Croda International's ROA % too high?
Croda International's current ROA % of 0.05% is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 18.81. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Croda International's value of 0.05% is 98.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #957 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #957 out of 1614 companies for ROA %. This places Croda International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Croda International's value of 0.05% is 98.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own ROA % has ranged from 1.79 to 18.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.96 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Croda International has consistently been below 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 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. Croda International's current ROA % of 0.05% is 98.3% below 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 Croda International 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. Croda International's current ROA % is 0.05%, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.14, compared to a current price of €36.48 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.05%, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10.96 and 98.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current ROA % is 0.05% 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.48 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.14.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
ROA %: 0.05% (100% below median its 10-year median of 10.96)
GF Value™: €50.14 vs. price of €36.48 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.3% below the Chemicals median (#957 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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