Creative NewtechNSE:CNL +0.90%96 ROA % is 7.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:CNL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹956.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,502 Hardware companies, Creative Newtech ranks better than 85.77% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Creative Newtech's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹712 Mil.
Creative Newtech's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,372 Mil. Therefore, Creative Newtech's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creative Newtech's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CNL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 6.44 Max: 13.57
Current: 9.17
During the past 13 years, Creative Newtech's highest ROA % was 13.57%. The lowest was 2.70%. And the median was 6.44%.
NSE:CNL's ROA % is ranked better than 85.77% of 2502
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.265
vs NSE:CNL: 9.17
Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) 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.
Creative Newtech ROA % Related Terms
Creative Newtech ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Newtech'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Creative Newtech'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.
Creative Newtech ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Newtech's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Newtech'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.
Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) has a ROA % of 7.59% 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 Creative Newtech and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, Creative Newtech's ROA % has ranged from 2.70 to 13.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Newtech ranks #356 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Creative Newtech's ROA % too high?
Creative Newtech's current ROA % of 7.59% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 13.57. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Creative Newtech's value of 7.59% is 235.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Newtech ranks #356 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Newtech has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Newtech's ROA % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Newtech ranks #356 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This places Creative Newtech in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Creative Newtech's value of 7.59% is 235.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Creative Newtech's own ROA % has ranged from 2.70 to 13.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Creative Newtech 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,502 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. Creative Newtech's current ROA % of 7.59% is 235.1% 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 Creative Newtech and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Newtech's current ROA % is 7.59%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Newtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹956.93, compared to a current price of ₹738.15 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.59%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 235.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Creative Newtech's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL), the current ROA % is 7.59% 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 Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Newtech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹738.15 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹956.93.
GuruFocus considers Creative Newtech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CNL:
ROA %: 7.59% (18% above median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: ₹956.93 vs. price of ₹738.15 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 235.1% above the Hardware median (#356 of 2502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Newtech Ltd is engaged in the business of distribution of IT products. The company's B2B e-commerce platform caters to various sub-distributors, retailers, and other customers, and serves as a one-stop-shop offering end-to-end solutions. Its operating segment includes Enterprise Business - EB; Fast Moving Social - Media Gadgets - FMSG; Fast Moving Electronics Goods - FMEG and Fast Moving Consumer Technology - FMCT. The company generates maximum revenue from the Enterprise Business (EB) segment which includes high-volume products tailored for enterprise clients. Notable brands in this segment include AOC, Philips, and others. Geographically, it caters to both the Indian and international markets and derives its key revenue from outside India.
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