Carbacid InvestmentsNAI:CARB -0.84%88 ROA % is 14.01% as of Jan. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks better than 96.77% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Carbacid Investments's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was KES930 Mil.
Carbacid Investments's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was KES6,636 Mil. Therefore, Carbacid Investments's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 14.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carbacid Investments's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CARB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.7 Med: 11.72 Max: 17.04
Current: 16.04
During the past 13 years, Carbacid Investments's highest ROA % was 17.04%. The lowest was 7.70%. And the median was 11.72%.
NAI:CARB's ROA % is ranked better than 96.77% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs NAI:CARB: 16.04
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a ROA % of 14.01% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 11.72. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' ROA % has ranged from 7.70 to 17.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #52 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Carbacid Investments' ROA % too high?
Carbacid Investments' current ROA % of 14.01% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.70 to a high of 17.04. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.91. Carbacid Investments' value of 14.01% is 381.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #52 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #52 out of 1609 companies for ROA %. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.91. Carbacid Investments' value of 14.01% is 381.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own ROA % has ranged from 7.70 to 17.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Carbacid Investments 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.91, based on 1,609 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. Carbacid Investments's current ROA % of 14.01% is 381.4% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current ROA % is 14.01%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 11.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.03, compared to a current price of KES35.40 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.01%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 381.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.91. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current ROA % is 14.01% as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES35.40 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.03.
GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:
ROA %: 14.01% (20% above median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: KES22.03 vs. price of KES35.40 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 381.4% above the Chemicals median (#52 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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