GivaudanGVDBF -5.73%80 ROA % is 8.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.94. GuruFocus rates GVDBF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4,477.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 85.55% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Givaudan's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,202 Mil.
Givaudan's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $14,378 Mil. Therefore, Givaudan's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GVDBF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.06 Med: 7.94 Max: 10.42
Current: 9.12
During the past 13 years, Givaudan's highest ROA % was 10.42%. The lowest was 7.06%. And the median was 7.94%.
GVDBF's ROA % is ranked better than 85.55% of 1619
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs GVDBF: 9.12
Givaudan (OTCPK:GVDBF) 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.
Givaudan ROA % Related Terms
Givaudan ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan'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.
Givaudan (GVDBF) has a ROA % of 8.36% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.94. Over the past decade, Givaudan's ROA % has ranged from 7.06 to 10.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #234 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Givaudan's ROA % too high?
Givaudan's current ROA % of 8.36% is near median its 10-year median of 7.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.06 to a high of 10.42. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Givaudan's value of 8.36% is 188.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #234 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #234 out of 1619 companies for ROA %. This places Givaudan in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Givaudan's value of 8.36% is 188.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own ROA % has ranged from 7.06 to 10.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.94 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Givaudan 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. Givaudan's current ROA % of 8.36% is 188.3% 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 Givaudan 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. Givaudan's current ROA % is 8.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (GVDBF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4,477.20, compared to a current price of $4,234.10 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.94 and 188.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (GVDBF), the current ROA % is 8.36% 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 Givaudan (GVDBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4,234.10 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4,477.20.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GVDBF:
ROA %: 8.36% (near median its 10-year median of 7.94)
GF Value™: $4,477.20 vs. price of $4,234.10 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 188.3% above the Chemicals median (#234 of 1619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GVDBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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