Hathway Cable & DatacomNSE:HATHWAY +1.79%71 ROA % is 0.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates NSE:HATHWAY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Media - Diversified companies, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks better than 56.62% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hathway Cable & Datacom's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹453 Mil.
Hathway Cable & Datacom's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹51,824 Mil. Therefore, Hathway Cable & Datacom's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hathway Cable & Datacom's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HATHWAY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 1.61 Max: 4.64
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, Hathway Cable & Datacom's highest ROA % was 4.64%. The lowest was -5.70%. And the median was 1.61%.
NSE:HATHWAY's ROA % is ranked better than 56.62% of 1035
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs NSE:HATHWAY: 1.57
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.
* 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 Entertainment subindustry, Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hathway Cable & Datacom's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) has a ROA % of 0.87% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #449 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom's ROA % too high?
Hathway Cable & Datacom's current ROA % of 0.87% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 0.87% is 33.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #449 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hathway Cable & Datacom has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hathway Cable & Datacom's ROA % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #449 out of 1035 companies for ROA %. This puts Hathway Cable & Datacom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 0.87% is 33.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Hathway Cable & Datacom 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,035 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. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current ROA % of 0.87% is 33.8% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current ROA % is 0.87%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.73, compared to a current price of ₹11.35 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.87%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 33.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Hathway Cable & Datacom's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY), the current ROA % is 0.87% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.35 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.73.
GuruFocus considers Hathway Cable & Datacom to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HATHWAY:
ROA %: 0.87% (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: ₹17.73 vs. price of ₹11.35 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#449 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HATHWAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd is an India-based Multi System Operator engaged in providing cable television (TV) network services, broadband services, and allied services. The product range of the company includes digital and analogue cable television, broadband, and local television channels. The products offered under the digital cable television services are HD Personal Video Recorder, Hathway SD, and Hathway HD. The company provides TV services in digital mode. In addition, it also offers features like video on demand, an electronic programming guide, and other features. The group has three reportable segments: Broadband Business, Cable Television Business, and Dealing in Securities. It generates the majority of the revenue from Cable television services.
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