Astral FoodsJSE:ARL +0.68%84 ROA % is 18.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates JSE:ARL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R203.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,989 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Foods ranks better than 94.32% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Astral Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,791 Mil.
Astral Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R9,610 Mil. Therefore, Astral Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astral Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ARL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.84 Med: 8.89 Max: 24.81
Current: 17.16
During the past 13 years, Astral Foods's highest ROA % was 24.81%. The lowest was -5.84%. And the median was 8.89%.
JSE:ARL's ROA % is ranked better than 94.32% of 1989
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs JSE:ARL: 17.16
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) 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.
Astral Foods ROA % Related Terms
Astral Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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 Farm Products subindustry, Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a ROA % of 18.64% 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 8.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #113 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Astral Foods' ROA % too high?
Astral Foods' current ROA % of 18.64% is 110% above median its 10-year median of 8.89. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.24. Astral Foods' value of 18.64% is 475.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #113 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' ROA % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #113 out of 1989 companies for ROA %. This places Astral Foods in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. Astral Foods' value of 18.64% is 475.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Astral Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,989 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. Astral Foods's current ROA % of 18.64% is 475.3% 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Foods's current ROA % is 18.64%, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 8.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R203.22, compared to a current price of R233.05 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 18.64%, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 475.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.24. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current ROA % is 18.64% 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R233.05 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R203.22.
GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:
ROA %: 18.64% (110% above median its 10-year median of 8.89)
GF Value™: R203.22 vs. price of R233.05 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 475.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#113 of 1989)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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