Coal IndiaNSE:COALINDIA -0.14%92 ROA % is 15.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:COALINDIA with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹519.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Coal India ranks better than 90.81% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Coal India's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹433,567 Mil.
Coal India's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,856,603 Mil. Therefore, Coal India's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coal India's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COALINDIA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.79 Med: 11.6 Max: 16.26
Current: 11.5
During the past 13 years, Coal India's highest ROA % was 16.26%. The lowest was 5.79%. And the median was 11.60%.
NSE:COALINDIA's ROA % is ranked better than 90.81% of 185
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.54
vs NSE:COALINDIA: 11.50
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) 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.
Coal India ROA % Related Terms
Coal India ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coal India'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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Coal India'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.
Coal India ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Coal India's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coal India'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.
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) has a ROA % of 15.18% 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 Coal India and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Coal India's ROA % has ranged from 5.79 to 16.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #17 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Coal India's ROA % too high?
Coal India's current ROA % of 15.18% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 16.26. Based on the distribution chart, Coal India ranks #17 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coal India has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coal India's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #17 out of 185 companies for ROA %. This places Coal India in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Coal India's own ROA % has ranged from 5.79 to 16.26 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROA % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Coal India and its competitors. Coal India's current ROA % is 15.18%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹519.59, compared to a current price of ₹429.30 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.18%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.60. Coal India's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA), the current ROA % is 15.18% 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹429.30 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹519.59.
GuruFocus considers Coal India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COALINDIA:
ROA %: 15.18% (31% above median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: ₹519.59 vs. price of ₹429.30 (17.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COALINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coal India Ltd is a state-owned coal mining company, which was formed when the government took over many private coal mines. Coal India is responsible for the vast majority of India's coal production. The Company is engaged in a single segment business of Coal mining.
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