Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) ROA %: -2.01% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:ORIENTPPR Orient Paper & Industries Ltd NSE:ORIENTPPR
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Price ₹16.49
GF Value ₹39.50
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What is Orient Paper & Industries ROA %?

Orient Paper & Industries NSE:ORIENTPPR -2.77% 56 ROA % is -2.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTPPR with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹39.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Orient Paper & Industries ranks worse than 66.55% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Orient Paper & Industries's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-438 Mil. Orient Paper & Industries's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹21,795 Mil. Therefore, Orient Paper & Industries's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Paper & Industries's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ORIENTPPR' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.55   Med: 0.71   Max: 5.62
Current: -1.27

During the past 13 years, Orient Paper & Industries's highest ROA % was 5.62%. The lowest was -2.55%. And the median was 0.71%.

NSE:ORIENTPPR's ROA % is ranked worse than
66.55% of 287 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.92 vs NSE:ORIENTPPR: -1.27

Orient Paper & Industries  (NSE:ORIENTPPR) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-437.7/21794.942
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-437.7 / 9258.808)*(9258.808 / 21794.942)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-4.73 %*0.4248
=-2.01 %

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.


Orient Paper & Industries ROA % Related Terms


Orient Paper & Industries ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Paper & Industries'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.

Orient Paper & Industries ROA % Chart

Orient Paper & Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.40 4.54 0.27 -2.26 -1.26

Orient Paper & Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.00 5.65 -5.52 -3.84 -2.01

Orient Paper & Industries ROA % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Orient Paper & Industries'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.


Orient Paper & Industries ROA % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Paper & Industries's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orient Paper & Industries's ROA % falls into.


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Orient Paper & Industries ROA % Calculation

Orient Paper & Industries's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-288.056/( (24078.739+21794.942)/ 2 )
=-288.056/22936.8405
=-1.26 %

Orient Paper & Industries's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-437.7/( (0+21794.942)/ 1 )
=-437.7/21794.942
=-2.01 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -2.01% mean?
Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) has a ROA % of -2.01% 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 Orient Paper & Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #191 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Orient Paper & Industries' ROA % too high?
Orient Paper & Industries' current ROA % is -2.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #191 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Paper & Industries has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Paper & Industries' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #191 out of 287 companies for ROA %. This places Orient Paper & Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.92. 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.92, based on 287 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. 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 Orient Paper & Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Paper & Industries's current ROA % is -2.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Paper & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹39.50, compared to a current price of ₹16.49 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.01%. Orient Paper & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR), the current ROA % is -2.01% 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 Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Paper & Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹16.49 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹39.50. GuruFocus considers Orient Paper & Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTPPR:

  • ROA %: -2.01%
  • GF Value™: ₹39.50 vs. price of ₹16.49 (58.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTPPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Orient Paper & Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 502420:India
Address 9/1, R. N. Mukherjee Road, 9th Floor, Birla Building, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Orient Paper & Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of paper and other paper-related products and chemicals. The company produces pulp and paper for writing, printing, industrial, and specialty papers. The company manages its business into segments namely Paper and Tissue, and Chemicals. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper & Tissue segment. The company operates its business in India and overseas.
56GF Score

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