NSE:FACT's ROA % is ranked worse than 75.48% of 261
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs NSE:FACT: -0.64
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) 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.
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ROA % Related Terms
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ROA % Historical 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.
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ROA % Chart
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Annual Data
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore'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.
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ROA % vs Agriculture Industry
* 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.
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) has a ROA % of 0.21% 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks #197 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's ROA % too high?
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current ROA % of 0.21% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 5.09. The Agriculture industry median ROA % is 3.11. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's value of 0.21% is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks #197 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's ROA % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore ranks #197 out of 261 companies for ROA %. This places The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.11. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's value of 0.21% is 93.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 3.11, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore has consistently been below 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 an Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.11, based on 261 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. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current ROA % of 0.21% is 93.2% below 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's current ROA % is 0.21%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,414.78, compared to a current price of ₹900.45 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.21%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 93.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 3.11. The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT), the current ROA % is 0.21% 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 The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore (NSE:FACT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹900.45 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,414.78.
GuruFocus considers The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FACT:
ROA %: 0.21% (96% below median its 10-year median of 5.09)
GF Value™: ₹1,414.78 vs. price of ₹900.45 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.2% below the Agriculture median (#197 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FACT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Business Description
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and petrochemicals, engineering consultancy and design, and fabrication and erection of industrial equipment. The company has two segments: Fertilizer and Petrochemical. The Fertilizer segment includes Ammonium Phosphate (Factamfos), Zincated Factamfos, Ammonium Sulphate, MOP, NPK 15:15:15, and Organic Manures, while the Petrochemical segment includes Caprolactam. The majority of its revenue is generated from the fertilizers segment.
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