Hindustan Construction CoNSE:HCC -2.26%63 ROA % is 2.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 396% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Construction companies, Hindustan Construction Co ranks worse than 56.05% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hindustan Construction Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,358 Mil.
Hindustan Construction Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹84,918 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Construction Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Construction Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HCC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.98 Med: 0.56 Max: 4.3
Current: 1.98
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Construction Co's highest ROA % was 4.30%. The lowest was -4.98%. And the median was 0.56%.
NSE:HCC's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.05% of 1777
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs NSE:HCC: 1.98
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) 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.
* 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hindustan Construction Co'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.
Hindustan Construction Co ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Construction Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Construction Co'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.
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) has a ROA % of 2.78% 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 Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. This is 396% above median its historical median of 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #996 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Hindustan Construction Co's ROA % too high?
Hindustan Construction Co's current ROA % of 2.78% is 396% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 2.78% is 0.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #996 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Construction Co's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #996 out of 1777 companies for ROA %. This places Hindustan Construction Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 2.78% is 0.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 2.79, Hindustan Construction Co 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 a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,777 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. Hindustan Construction Co's current ROA % of 2.78% is 0.4% 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 Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Construction Co's current ROA % is 2.78%, which is 396% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.32, compared to a current price of ₹26.76 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.78%, which is 396% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 0.4% below the Construction industry median of 2.79. Hindustan Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC), the current ROA % is 2.78% 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.76 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.32.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HCC:
ROA %: 2.78% (396% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: ₹16.32 vs. price of ₹26.76 (64% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% below the Construction median (#996 of 1777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the EPC(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Business. It is involved in high-value projects that span across diverse sectors such as transportation, power, marine projects, irrigation and water supply, special buildings and industrial plants. Its business segments include Engineering and Construction, which is the key revenue driver; Infrastructure; Real Estate; and others.
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