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GSM FoilsNSE:GSMFOILS -0.93%43 ROA % is 15.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 9.73. GuruFocus rates NSE:GSMFOILS with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, GSM Foils ranks better than 96.73% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. GSM Foils's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹251 Mil.
GSM Foils's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,650 Mil. Therefore, GSM Foils's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GSM Foils's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GSMFOILS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 9.73 Max: 23.72
Current: 18.51
During the past 6 years, GSM Foils's highest ROA % was 23.72%. The lowest was 4.71%. And the median was 9.73%.
NSE:GSMFOILS's ROA % is ranked better than 96.73% of 855
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs NSE:GSMFOILS: 18.51
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) 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.
GSM Foils ROA % Related Terms
GSM Foils ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GSM Foils'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, GSM Foils'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.
GSM Foils ROA % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, GSM Foils's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GSM Foils'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.
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) has a ROA % of 15.22% 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 GSM Foils and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 9.73. Over the past decade, GSM Foils' ROA % has ranged from 4.71 to 23.72. According to the industry distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #28 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is GSM Foils' ROA % too high?
GSM Foils' current ROA % of 15.22% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 9.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 23.72. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROA % is 0.56. GSM Foils' value of 15.22% is 2617.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #28 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GSM Foils has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GSM Foils' ROA % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #28 out of 855 companies for ROA %. This places GSM Foils in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.56. GSM Foils' value of 15.22% is 2617.9% above this benchmark. Historically, GSM Foils' own ROA % has ranged from 4.71 to 23.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.73 vs. the industry median of 0.56, GSM Foils 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROA % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.56, based on 855 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. GSM Foils's current ROA % of 15.22% is 2617.9% 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 GSM Foils and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROA % is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GSM Foils's current ROA % is 15.22%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSM Foils stock overvalued right now?
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) has a current ROA % of 15.22%. The current ROA % is 15.22%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 9.73 and 2617.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.56. GSM Foils' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS), the current ROA % is 15.22% 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.
GSM Foils Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing Blister Foils and Aluminium Pharma Foils (also known as Strip Foils) which is used in packing of pharmaceutical medicines which includes capsules and tablets both. It products includes plain and printed aluminum foils and strip foils along with alu alu base foils and it ranges from 0.020/ 0.025/ 0.030/ 0.040 micron for coated /ploy laminated/ blister/ strip printed foils. Aluminium Foil or Strip Foils are one of the packaging options for highly sensitive pharmaceutical products that protects the medicines from oxygen, moisture, and other environmental influences. Blister Foils are commonly used as unit-dose packaging for pharmaceutical tablets.
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