Refractory ShapesNSE:REFRACTORY -4.38%17 ROA % is 8.98% as of Mar. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:REFRACTORY with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Refractory Shapes ranks better than 87.1% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Refractory Shapes's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹60.6 Mil.
Refractory Shapes's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹675.4 Mil. Therefore, Refractory Shapes's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 8.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Refractory Shapes's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:REFRACTORY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.41 Med: 8.17 Max: 10.28
Current: 10.04
During the past 5 years, Refractory Shapes's highest ROA % was 10.28%. The lowest was 4.41%. And the median was 8.17%.
NSE:REFRACTORY's ROA % is ranked better than 87.1% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs NSE:REFRACTORY: 10.04
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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2025) 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.
Refractory Shapes ROA % Related Terms
Refractory Shapes ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Refractory Shapes'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 Building Materials subindustry, Refractory Shapes'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.
Refractory Shapes ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Refractory Shapes's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Refractory Shapes'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a ROA % of 8.98% as of Mar. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Refractory Shapes and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Refractory Shapes' ROA % has ranged from 4.41 to 10.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Refractory Shapes ranks #53 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Refractory Shapes' ROA % too high?
Refractory Shapes' current ROA % of 8.98% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.41 to a high of 10.28. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.35. Refractory Shapes' value of 8.98% is 282.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Refractory Shapes ranks #53 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Refractory Shapes has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Refractory Shapes' ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Refractory Shapes ranks #53 out of 411 companies for ROA %. This places Refractory Shapes in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.35. Refractory Shapes' value of 8.98% is 282.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Refractory Shapes' own ROA % has ranged from 4.41 to 10.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Refractory Shapes 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.35, based on 411 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. Refractory Shapes's current ROA % of 8.98% is 282.1% 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 Refractory Shapes and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Refractory Shapes's current ROA % is 8.98%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Refractory Shapes stock overvalued right now?
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a current ROA % of 8.98%. The current ROA % is 8.98%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 282.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.35. Refractory Shapes' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY), the current ROA % is 8.98% as of Mar. 2025. 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.
Refractory Shapes Ltd is engaged in the production of special shapes, custom-made refractory shapes, and ceramic balls of low and medium purity with top quality and superior performance. The company manufactures bricks, castables, coating materials, high purity alumina catalyst bed supports, and ceramic balls. It serves industries including steel, refineries, fertilizers, petrochemicals, glass, and cement. The company has an international presence across multiple countries and is known for its quality, skilled workforce, and quality assurance.
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