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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Setco Automotive's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹-2,028 Mil.
Setco Automotive's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹5,507 Mil. Therefore, Setco Automotive's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -36.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Setco Automotive's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SETCO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.17 Med: -12.49 Max: 3.52
Current: -23.15
During the past 13 years, Setco Automotive's highest ROA % was 3.52%. The lowest was -36.17%. And the median was -12.49%.
NSE:SETCO's ROA % is ranked worse than 96.09% of 1330
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.975
vs NSE:SETCO: -23.15
Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 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.
Setco Automotive ROA % Related Terms
Setco Automotive ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Setco Automotive'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Setco Automotive'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.
Setco Automotive ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Setco Automotive's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Setco Automotive'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) has a ROA % of -36.82% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Setco Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Setco Automotive ranks #1278 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Setco Automotive's ROA % too high?
Setco Automotive's current ROA % is -36.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Setco Automotive ranks #1278 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Setco Automotive has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Setco Automotive's ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Setco Automotive ranks #1278 out of 1330 companies for ROA %. This places Setco Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.98. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.98, based on 1,330 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 Setco Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Setco Automotive's current ROA % is -36.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Setco Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.36, compared to a current price of ₹18.01 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -36.82%. Setco Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO), the current ROA % is -36.82% as of Dec. 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.
Is Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Setco Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹18.01 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.36.
GuruFocus considers Setco Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SETCO:
ROA %: -36.82%
GF Value™: ₹15.36 vs. price of ₹18.01 (17.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SETCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Setco Automotive Ltd operates in the Auto Parts industry. It is solely engaged in the Auto components segment. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of Premium Quality Lipe brand clutches for Indian commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Bharat Benz, Ashok Leyland, Man India, Mahindra and Mahindra, Volvo - Eicher Commercial Vehicles and Asia Motor Works amongst others. It also manufactures clutches for hydraulic products for the construction equipment industry.
63GF Score
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