Maple Leaf Cement FactoryKAR:MLCF 78 ROA % is 3.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 6.99. GuruFocus rates KAR:MLCF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨55.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks better than 81.91% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7,084 Mil.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨188,975 Mil. Therefore, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:MLCF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.32 Med: 6.99 Max: 15.31
Current: 7.68
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's highest ROA % was 15.31%. The lowest was -5.32%. And the median was 6.99%.
KAR:MLCF's ROA % is ranked better than 81.91% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs KAR:MLCF: 7.68
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) 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.
* 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, Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) has a ROA % of 3.75% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 6.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #74 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROA % too high?
Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current ROA % of 3.75% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 6.99. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.34. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 3.75% is 60.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #74 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maple Leaf Cement Factory has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #74 out of 409 companies for ROA %. This places Maple Leaf Cement Factory in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.34. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 3.75% is 60.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.99 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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 2.34, based on 409 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. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current ROA % of 3.75% is 60.3% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 6.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨55.05, compared to a current price of ₨107.15 — trading 94.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.75%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 6.99 and 60.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.34. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF), the current ROA % is 3.75% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨107.15 is trading 94.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨55.05.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Cement Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:MLCF:
ROA %: 3.75% (46% below median its 10-year median of 6.99)
GF Value™: ₨55.05 vs. price of ₨107.15 (94.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% above the Building Materials median (#74 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:MLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of cement. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from Asia and has a presence in Africa. Its product offering includes various types of cement such as sulfate resistant cement, low alkali cement, white cement, wall coat cement, and ordinary Portland cement.
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