Star CementNSE:STARCEMENT -0.80%88 ROA % is 12.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹266.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Star Cement ranks better than 85.4% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Star Cement's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,924 Mil.
Star Cement's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹46,469 Mil. Therefore, Star Cement's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Cement's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STARCEMENT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.38 Med: 8.88 Max: 13.26
Current: 8.99
During the past 11 years, Star Cement's highest ROA % was 13.26%. The lowest was 4.38%. And the median was 8.88%.
NSE:STARCEMENT's ROA % is ranked better than 85.4% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs NSE:STARCEMENT: 8.99
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) 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.
Star Cement ROA % Related Terms
Star Cement ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Cement'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, Star Cement'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.
Star Cement ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Cement's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Cement'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.
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) has a ROA % of 12.75% 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 Star Cement and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 8.88. Over the past decade, Star Cement's ROA % has ranged from 4.38 to 13.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #60 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Star Cement's ROA % too high?
Star Cement's current ROA % of 12.75% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.38 to a high of 13.26. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.35. Star Cement's value of 12.75% is 442.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #60 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Cement has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Cement's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #60 out of 411 companies for ROA %. This places Star Cement in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.35. Star Cement's value of 12.75% is 442.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Cement's own ROA % has ranged from 4.38 to 13.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Star Cement 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. Star Cement's current ROA % of 12.75% is 442.6% 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 Star Cement 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. Star Cement's current ROA % is 12.75%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 8.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.78, compared to a current price of ₹210.65 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.75%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 442.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.35. Star Cement's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT), the current ROA % is 12.75% 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹210.65 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.78.
GuruFocus considers Star Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARCEMENT:
ROA %: 12.75% (44% above median its 10-year median of 8.88)
GF Value™: ₹266.78 vs. price of ₹210.65 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 442.6% above the Building Materials median (#60 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARCEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Cement Ltd is a cement company. It offers Cement and Cement linker products. The group markets clinker to different grinding units in North East India and parts of Eastern India. Its product range comprises ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, and Portland slag cement, among others. The company sells its products in India. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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