ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,501 Mil.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,829 Mil. Therefore, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:POCL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 12.9 Max: 18.7
Current: 15.9
During the past 13 years, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's highest ROA % was 18.70%. The lowest was 4.00%. And the median was 12.90%.
NSE:POCL's ROA % is ranked better than 96.65% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs NSE:POCL: 15.90
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals'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.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pondy Oxides And Chemicals'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.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) has a ROA % of 15.27% 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 12.90. Over the past decade, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' ROA % has ranged from 4.00 to 18.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #54 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' ROA % too high?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' current ROA % of 15.27% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 12.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 18.70. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 15.27% is 426.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #54 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #54 out of 1614 companies for ROA %. This places Pondy Oxides And Chemicals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 15.27% is 426.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' own ROA % has ranged from 4.00 to 18.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.90 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,614 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. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current ROA % of 15.27% is 426.6% 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals 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. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current ROA % is 15.27%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 12.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,101.54, compared to a current price of ₹1,317.30 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.27%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 12.90 and 426.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL), the current ROA % is 15.27% 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,317.30 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,101.54.
GuruFocus considers Pondy Oxides And Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:POCL:
ROA %: 15.27% (18% above median its 10-year median of 12.90)
GF Value™: ₹1,101.54 vs. price of ₹1,317.30 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 426.6% above the Chemicals median (#54 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:POCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Ltd is engaged in converting scraps of various forms of Lead, Aluminum and Copper into Lead Metal, Aluminium Metal, and Copper and its Alloys. Lead battery scrap is smelted by the Company to produce secondary lead metal is then processed into pure lead and specific lead alloys. The Company's products are exported across the globe, mostly catering to Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and the Middle East. It has one reportable segment lead and lead alloys.
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