Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) ROA %: 42.25% (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median


KAR:UPFL Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd KAR:UPFL
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What is Unilever Pakistan Foods ROA %?

Unilever Pakistan Foods KAR:UPFL 93 ROA % is 42.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 35.95. GuruFocus rates KAR:UPFL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨29,006.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,989 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks better than 98.19% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Unilever Pakistan Foods's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨8,434 Mil. Unilever Pakistan Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨19,963 Mil. Therefore, Unilever Pakistan Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.25%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever Pakistan Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:UPFL' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.62   Med: 35.95   Max: 57.97
Current: 27.41

During the past 13 years, Unilever Pakistan Foods's highest ROA % was 57.97%. The lowest was 23.62%. And the median was 35.95%.

KAR:UPFL's ROA % is ranked better than
98.19% of 1989 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24 vs KAR:UPFL: 27.41

Unilever Pakistan Foods  (KAR:UPFL) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=8433.952/19963.295
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(8433.952 / 52767.268)*(52767.268 / 19963.295)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=15.98 %*2.6432
=42.25 %

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.


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Unilever Pakistan Foods ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unilever Pakistan 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.

Unilever Pakistan Foods ROA % Chart

Unilever Pakistan Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Unilever Pakistan Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:UPFL vs KHC, GIS: ROA % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Unilever Pakistan 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.


Unilever Pakistan Foods ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever Pakistan Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever Pakistan Foods's ROA % falls into.


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Unilever Pakistan Foods ROA % Calculation

Unilever Pakistan Foods's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=5946.36/( (27988.333+18570.346)/ 2 )
=5946.36/23279.3395
=25.54 %

Unilever Pakistan Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=8433.952/( (18570.346+21356.244)/ 2 )
=8433.952/19963.295
=42.25 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 42.25% mean?
Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) has a ROA % of 42.25% 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 35.95. Over the past decade, Unilever Pakistan Foods' ROA % has ranged from 23.62 to 57.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #36 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Unilever Pakistan Foods' ROA % too high?
Unilever Pakistan Foods' current ROA % of 42.25% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 35.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.62 to a high of 57.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.24. Unilever Pakistan Foods' value of 42.25% is 1204% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #36 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unilever Pakistan Foods has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever Pakistan Foods' ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #36 out of 1989 companies for ROA %. This places Unilever Pakistan Foods in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. Unilever Pakistan Foods' value of 42.25% is 1204% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever Pakistan Foods' own ROA % has ranged from 23.62 to 57.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.95 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Unilever Pakistan 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. Unilever Pakistan Foods's current ROA % of 42.25% is 1204% 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 Unilever Pakistan 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. Unilever Pakistan Foods's current ROA % is 42.25%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 35.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever Pakistan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨29,006.89, compared to a current price of ₨25,795.65 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 42.25%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 35.95 and 1204% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.24. Unilever Pakistan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL), the current ROA % is 42.25% 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Pakistan Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨25,795.65 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨29,006.89. GuruFocus considers Unilever Pakistan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:UPFL:

  • ROA %: 42.25% (18% above median its 10-year median of 35.95)
  • GF Value™: ₨29,006.89 vs. price of ₨25,795.65 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1204% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#36 of 1989)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:UPFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unilever Pakistan Foods Business Description

Address Fatima Jinnah Road, Avari Plaza, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of consumer and commercial food products. It sells the products under the brand names of Rafhan, Knorr, Hellmanns, Energile, Glaxose-D, and Food Solutions. It also includes brands such as Comfort, Dove, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Lux, Domex, Ponds, and other brands.
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