S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -1.22%71 ROA % is 48.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 920% above its 10-year median of 4.77. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹265.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 80.97% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. S Chand and Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,791 Mil.
S Chand and Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹13,954 Mil. Therefore, S Chand and Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.19 Med: 4.77 Max: 7.65
Current: 5.97
During the past 13 years, S Chand and Co's highest ROA % was 7.65%. The lowest was -8.19%. And the median was 4.77%.
NSE:SCHAND's ROA % is ranked better than 80.97% of 1035
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs NSE:SCHAND: 5.97
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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.
S Chand and Co ROA % Related Terms
S Chand and Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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 Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a ROA % of 48.67% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 920% above median its historical median of 4.77. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #197 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is S Chand and Co's ROA % too high?
S Chand and Co's current ROA % of 48.67% is 920% above median its 10-year median of 4.77. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. S Chand and Co's value of 48.67% is 7387.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #197 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #197 out of 1035 companies for ROA %. This places S Chand and Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. S Chand and Co's value of 48.67% is 7387.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.77 vs. the industry median of 0.65, S Chand and Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,035 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. S Chand and Co's current ROA % of 48.67% is 7387.7% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current ROA % is 48.67%, which is 920% above median its own 10-year median of 4.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹265.28, compared to a current price of ₹145.51 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 48.67%, which is 920% above median its 10-year median of 4.77 and 7387.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current ROA % is 48.67% 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹145.51 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹265.28.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
ROA %: 48.67% (920% above median its 10-year median of 4.77)
GF Value™: ₹265.28 vs. price of ₹145.51 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7387.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#197 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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