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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries ROA % Related Terms
Southern Petrochemicals Industries ROA % Historical 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries ROA % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) has a ROA % of 4.72% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.84. Over the past decade, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' ROA % has ranged from 3.27 to 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #50 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries' ROA % too high?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries' current ROA % of 4.72% is near median its 10-year median of 4.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 15.45. The Agriculture industry median ROA % is 3.11. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 4.72% is 51.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #50 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Petrochemicals Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Petrochemicals Industries' ROA % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #50 out of 261 companies for ROA %. This places Southern Petrochemicals Industries in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.11. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 4.72% is 51.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' own ROA % has ranged from 3.27 to 15.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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 an Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.11, based on 261 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. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current ROA % of 4.72% is 51.8% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current ROA % is 4.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹386.89, compared to a current price of ₹69.08 — trading 82.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 51.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 3.11. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC), the current ROA % is 4.72% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹69.08 is trading 82.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹386.89.
GuruFocus considers Southern Petrochemicals Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SPIC:
ROA %: 4.72% (near median its 10-year median of 4.84)
GF Value™: ₹386.89 vs. price of ₹69.08 (82.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% above the Agriculture median (#50 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SPIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Business Description
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corp Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, including urea and neem-coated urea. The company operates a large fertilizer complex in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, capable of producing substantial volumes to support agricultural productivity across India. SPIC also provides secondary and micronutrient fertilizers, organic fertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth regulators to enrich soil and crop health. Its industrial by-products, such as phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, serve other sectors like cement and aluminum production. Revenue is majorly generated from the sale of fertilizer products through an extensive dealer network serving rural and farming communities nationwide.
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