Hindustan Media VenturesNSE:HMVL -2.10%61 ROA % is 4.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:HMVL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks better than 58.73% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hindustan Media Ventures's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,099 Mil.
Hindustan Media Ventures's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹24,658 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Media Ventures's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Media Ventures's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HMVL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.74 Med: 3.44 Max: 13.78
Current: 2.04
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Media Ventures's highest ROA % was 13.78%. The lowest was -1.74%. And the median was 3.44%.
NSE:HMVL's ROA % is ranked better than 58.73% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs NSE:HMVL: 2.04
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) 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 Publishing subindustry, Hindustan Media Ventures'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 Media Ventures ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hindustan Media Ventures's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Media Ventures'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 Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) has a ROA % of 4.46% 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 Media Ventures and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #430 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures' ROA % too high?
Hindustan Media Ventures' current ROA % of 4.46% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.44. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 4.46% is 586.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #430 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Media Ventures has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Media Ventures' ROA % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #430 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This puts Hindustan Media Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 4.46% is 586.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Hindustan Media Ventures 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 1,042 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 Media Ventures's current ROA % of 4.46% is 586.2% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's current ROA % is 4.46%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.11, compared to a current price of ₹85.29 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.46%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 586.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Hindustan Media Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL), the current ROA % is 4.46% 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 Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.29 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.11.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Media Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HMVL:
ROA %: 4.46% (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: ₹93.11 vs. price of ₹85.29 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 586.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#430 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HMVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is an Indian newspaper publishing company. It is engaged in the business of printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals. It publishes global, national and local news, covering politics, business, entertainment, sports and other topics of general interest. The company publishes Hindustan, a Hindi Daily, and Hindi magazines Nandan, Kadambini, and Hum Tum, among others. The group sells its products mostly within India.
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