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Gharibwal CementKAR:GWLC +1.50%91 ROA % is 5.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.48. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, Gharibwal Cement ranks better than 79.51% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gharibwal Cement's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,112 Mil.
Gharibwal Cement's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨40,788 Mil. Therefore, Gharibwal Cement's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gharibwal Cement's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:GWLC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 5.48 Max: 15.8
Current: 6.83
During the past 13 years, Gharibwal Cement's highest ROA % was 15.80%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 5.48%.
KAR:GWLC's ROA % is ranked better than 79.51% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.255
vs KAR:GWLC: 6.83
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) 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.
Gharibwal Cement ROA % Related Terms
Gharibwal Cement ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement'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 Building Materials subindustry, Gharibwal Cement'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.
Gharibwal Cement ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gharibwal Cement's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gharibwal Cement'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.
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a ROA % of 5.18% 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.48. Over the past decade, Gharibwal Cement's ROA % has ranged from 0.54 to 15.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #84 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Gharibwal Cement's ROA % too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current ROA % of 5.18% is near median its 10-year median of 5.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 15.80. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.26. Gharibwal Cement's value of 5.18% is 129.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #84 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #84 out of 410 companies for ROA %. This places Gharibwal Cement in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.26. Gharibwal Cement's value of 5.18% is 129.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gharibwal Cement's own ROA % has ranged from 0.54 to 15.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.48 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Gharibwal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.26, based on 410 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. Gharibwal Cement's current ROA % of 5.18% is 129.7% 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gharibwal Cement's current ROA % is 5.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.91, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.48 and 129.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.26. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current ROA % is 5.18% 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.91.
GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:
ROA %: 5.18% (near median its 10-year median of 5.48)
GF Value™: ₨42.91 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.7% above the Building Materials median (#84 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GWLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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