Aarti SurfactantsNSE:AARTISURF +1.66%75 ROA % is 3.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:AARTISURF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹833.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Aarti Surfactants ranks worse than 53.67% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Aarti Surfactants's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹167 Mil.
Aarti Surfactants's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,167 Mil. Therefore, Aarti Surfactants's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aarti Surfactants's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AARTISURF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.31 Med: 2.82 Max: 6.67
Current: 2.49
During the past 8 years, Aarti Surfactants's highest ROA % was 6.67%. The lowest was -2.31%. And the median was 2.82%.
NSE:AARTISURF's ROA % is ranked worse than 53.67% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.905
vs NSE:AARTISURF: 2.49
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.
Aarti Surfactants ROA % Related Terms
Aarti Surfactants ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aarti Surfactants'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Aarti Surfactants'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.
Aarti Surfactants ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aarti Surfactants's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aarti Surfactants'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.
Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF) has a ROA % of 3.24% 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 Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #863 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Aarti Surfactants' ROA % too high?
Aarti Surfactants' current ROA % of 3.24% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.82. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.91. Aarti Surfactants' value of 3.24% is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #863 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aarti Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aarti Surfactants' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #863 out of 1608 companies for ROA %. This places Aarti Surfactants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.91. Aarti Surfactants' value of 3.24% is 11.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Aarti Surfactants 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 1,608 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. Aarti Surfactants's current ROA % of 3.24% is 11.5% 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 Aarti Surfactants 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. Aarti Surfactants's current ROA % is 3.24%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aarti Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹833.38, compared to a current price of ₹389.00 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.24%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 11.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.91. Aarti Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF), the current ROA % is 3.24% 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 Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹389.00 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹833.38.
GuruFocus considers Aarti Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AARTISURF:
ROA %: 3.24% (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.82)
GF Value™: ₹833.38 vs. price of ₹389.00 (53.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% above the Chemicals median (#863 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AARTISURF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aarti Surfactants Ltd is the producer of ionic and non-ionic surfactants and specialty products, serving Home and Personal Care, Industrial Applications, and the Agro and Oil industries. The company's product portfolio includes Surfactants, Mild surfactants, Rheology modifiers, Pearlising agents, UV filters, Syndet and soap bases, and Active ingredients, as well as conditioning agents, blends, proteins, and quats. Geographically, the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, of which a majority of its revenue is derived from India. The products of the group have applications in consumer-centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries, and detergent products.
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