IST:KARTN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.61 Med: 13.13 Max: 40.27
Current: -22.96
During the past 13 years, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's highest ROA % was 40.27%. The lowest was -24.61%. And the median was 13.13%.
IST:KARTN's ROA % is ranked worse than 97.26% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.67
vs IST:KARTN: -22.96
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) 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.
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ROA % Related Terms
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ROA % Historical 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) has a ROA % of -18.75% 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #390 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's ROA % too high?
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current ROA % is -18.75%. Based on the distribution chart, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #390 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's ROA % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #390 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.67. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.67, based on 401 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current ROA % is -18.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺68.75, compared to a current price of ₺142.50 — trading 107.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -18.75%. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN), the current ROA % is -18.75% 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺142.50 is trading 107.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺68.75.
GuruFocus considers Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:KARTN:
ROA %: -18.75%
GF Value™: ₺68.75 vs. price of ₺142.50 (107.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:KARTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Kartonsan Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in producing and trading of coated cardboard from recycled paper. Business activity of the group is operated through Ukraine, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Italy. Its portfolio includes product such as Normprint, Exprint and Luxtriplex, Normprint is multi-coated grey-backside cardboard with a blade top coat, which is used as a packaging material; Exprint, used in all types of packaging and detailed graphic printing and Luxtriplex, multi-coated cardboard with white backside which is ideal for all types of packaging, especially for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals. Kartonsan derives revenue through the sale of the products.
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