PCBL ChemicalNSE:PCBL +0.71%91 ROA % is 1.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 8.48. GuruFocus rates NSE:PCBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹371.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, PCBL Chemical ranks worse than 60.28% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. PCBL Chemical's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,610 Mil.
PCBL Chemical's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹112,945 Mil. Therefore, PCBL Chemical's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCBL Chemical's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PCBL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71 Med: 8.48 Max: 12.26
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, PCBL Chemical's highest ROA % was 12.26%. The lowest was 1.71%. And the median was 8.48%.
NSE:PCBL's ROA % is ranked worse than 60.28% of 1619
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs NSE:PCBL: 1.71
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) 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.
PCBL Chemical ROA % Related Terms
PCBL Chemical ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCBL Chemical'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PCBL Chemical'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.
PCBL Chemical ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCBL Chemical's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCBL Chemical'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.
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) has a ROA % of 1.43% 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 PCBL Chemical and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 8.48. Over the past decade, PCBL Chemical's ROA % has ranged from 1.71 to 12.26. According to the industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #976 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is PCBL Chemical's ROA % too high?
PCBL Chemical's current ROA % of 1.43% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 8.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 12.26. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. PCBL Chemical's value of 1.43% is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #976 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PCBL Chemical has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCBL Chemical's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #976 out of 1619 companies for ROA %. This places PCBL Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. PCBL Chemical's value of 1.43% is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PCBL Chemical's own ROA % has ranged from 1.71 to 12.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.48 vs. the industry median of 2.90, PCBL Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,619 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. PCBL Chemical's current ROA % of 1.43% is 50.7% 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 PCBL Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCBL Chemical's current ROA % is 1.43%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 8.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCBL Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹371.73, compared to a current price of ₹317.40 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.43%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 8.48 and 50.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. PCBL Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL), the current ROA % is 1.43% 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 PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹317.40 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹371.73.
GuruFocus considers PCBL Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PCBL:
ROA %: 1.43% (83% below median its 10-year median of 8.48)
GF Value™: ₹371.73 vs. price of ₹317.40 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Chemicals median (#976 of 1619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PCBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCBL Chemical Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of carbon black. The business activities of the entity are functioned through the segments of Carbon Black, Specialty Chemicals, and Power. Carbon black is a reinforcing filler used in rubber compounds and enhances rubber properties. Specialty Chemicals are used as a pigment in plastics, inks, coatings, and many other applications.
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