Holland ColoursFRA:HCY 69 ROA % is 3.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 11.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks better than 63.56% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Holland Colours's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.8 Mil.
Holland Colours's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €74.4 Mil. Therefore, Holland Colours's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holland Colours's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HCY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.41 Med: 11.09 Max: 14.36
Current: 4.51
During the past 13 years, Holland Colours's highest ROA % was 14.36%. The lowest was 4.41%. And the median was 11.09%.
FRA:HCY's ROA % is ranked better than 63.56% of 1619
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs FRA:HCY: 4.51
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
Holland Colours ROA % Related Terms
Holland Colours ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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, Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a ROA % of 3.73% 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 11.09. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' ROA % has ranged from 4.41 to 14.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #590 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Holland Colours' ROA % too high?
Holland Colours' current ROA % of 3.73% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.41 to a high of 14.36. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Holland Colours' value of 3.73% is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #590 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #590 out of 1619 companies for ROA %. This puts Holland Colours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Holland Colours' value of 3.73% is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own ROA % has ranged from 4.41 to 14.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.09 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Holland Colours 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,619 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. Holland Colours's current ROA % of 3.73% is 28.6% 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 Holland Colours 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. Holland Colours's current ROA % is 3.73%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 11.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.45, compared to a current price of €82.50 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.73%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.09 and 28.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current ROA % is 3.73% 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.50 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.45.
GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:
ROA %: 3.73% (66% below median its 10-year median of 11.09)
GF Value™: €92.45 vs. price of €82.50 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Chemicals median (#590 of 1619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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