Nestle IndiaNSE:NESTLEIND +1.45%98 ROA % is 33.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 25.93. GuruFocus rates NSE:NESTLEIND with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,477.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle India ranks better than 98.24% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nestle India's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹44,436 Mil.
Nestle India's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹131,825 Mil. Therefore, Nestle India's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle India's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NESTLEIND'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.46 Med: 25.93 Max: 30.3
Current: 28.02
During the past 13 years, Nestle India's highest ROA % was 30.30%. The lowest was 9.46%. And the median was 25.93%.
NSE:NESTLEIND's ROA % is ranked better than 98.24% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs NSE:NESTLEIND: 28.02
Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) 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.
Nestle India ROA % Related Terms
Nestle India ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle India'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle India'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.
Nestle India ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle India's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle India'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.
Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) has a ROA % of 33.71% 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 Nestle India and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 25.93. Over the past decade, Nestle India's ROA % has ranged from 9.46 to 30.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #35 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Nestle India's ROA % too high?
Nestle India's current ROA % of 33.71% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 25.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.46 to a high of 30.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Nestle India's value of 33.71% is 938.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #35 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle India has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle India's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #35 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Nestle India in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Nestle India's value of 33.71% is 938.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle India's own ROA % has ranged from 9.46 to 30.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.93 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Nestle India 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. Nestle India's current ROA % of 33.71% is 938.8% 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 Nestle India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle India's current ROA % is 33.71%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 25.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,477.64, compared to a current price of ₹1,402.60 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 33.71%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 25.93 and 938.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Nestle India's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 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 Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND), the current ROA % is 33.71% 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 Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,402.60 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,477.64.
GuruFocus considers Nestle India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NESTLEIND:
ROA %: 33.71% (30% above median its 10-year median of 25.93)
GF Value™: ₹1,477.64 vs. price of ₹1,402.60 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 938.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#35 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NESTLEIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle India Ltd is mainly involved in Food business which incorporates product groups viz. Milk Products and Nutrition, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages and Confectionery. The company's brand portfolio provides Nestle Healthy Breakfast Cereals, Coffee, Chocolates & Confectionery, Nutrition, Dairy, Foods, Vending and Food Services, My Nestle, Nestle Health Science, Import, Tea export, and NESTLE Ad Campaigns. The company has single operating segment. The company has presence in India and Outside India. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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