Sundaram Clayton (NSE:SUNCLAY) ROA %: -7.23% (As of Jun. 2026)

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NSE:SUNCLAY Sundaram Clayton Ltd NSE:SUNCLAY
47 GF Score
Price ₹1,292.10
GF Value ₹1,756.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sundaram Clayton ROA %?

Sundaram Clayton NSE:SUNCLAY +0.18% 47 ROA % is -7.23% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SUNCLAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,756.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,080 Industrial Products companies, Sundaram Clayton ranks better than 79.61% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sundaram Clayton's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-2,373 Mil. Sundaram Clayton's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹32,818 Mil. Therefore, Sundaram Clayton's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -7.23%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sundaram Clayton's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SUNCLAY' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.72   Med: -1.25   Max: 7.96
Current: 7.96

During the past 6 years, Sundaram Clayton's highest ROA % was 7.96%. The lowest was -4.72%. And the median was -1.25%.

NSE:SUNCLAY's ROA % is ranked better than
79.61% of 3080 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.195 vs NSE:SUNCLAY: 7.96

Sundaram Clayton  (NSE:SUNCLAY) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-2373.2/32817.7
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-2373.2 / 23666)*(23666 / 32817.7)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-10.03 %*0.7211
=-7.23 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.


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Sundaram Clayton ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sundaram Clayton'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.

Sundaram Clayton ROA % Chart

Sundaram Clayton Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.14 -4.55 -4.72 -0.37 7.91

Sundaram Clayton Quarterly Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.45 -8.37 -6.75 51.97 -7.23

NSE:SUNCLAY vs CRS, ATI, MLI: ROA % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Sundaram Clayton'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.


Sundaram Clayton ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sundaram Clayton's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sundaram Clayton's ROA % falls into.


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Sundaram Clayton ROA % Calculation

Sundaram Clayton's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=2523.8/( (30991.5+32817.7)/ 2 )
=2523.8/31904.6
=7.91 %

Sundaram Clayton's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-2373.2/( (32817.7+0)/ 1 )
=-2373.2/32817.7
=-7.23 %

* 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -7.23% mean?
Sundaram Clayton (NSE:SUNCLAY) has a ROA % of -7.23% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sundaram Clayton and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sundaram Clayton ranks #628 out of 3080 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Sundaram Clayton's ROA % too high?
Sundaram Clayton's current ROA % is -7.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Sundaram Clayton ranks #628 out of 3080 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sundaram Clayton has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sundaram Clayton's ROA % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sundaram Clayton ranks #628 out of 3080 companies for ROA %. This places Sundaram Clayton in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.20. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.20, based on 3,080 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 Sundaram Clayton and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sundaram Clayton's current ROA % is -7.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sundaram Clayton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Clayton (NSE:SUNCLAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,756.30, compared to a current price of ₹1,292.10 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -7.23%. Sundaram Clayton's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Sundaram Clayton (NSE:SUNCLAY), the current ROA % is -7.23% as of Jun. 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 Sundaram Clayton (NSE:SUNCLAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Clayton stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,292.10 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,756.30. GuruFocus considers Sundaram Clayton to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SUNCLAY:

  • ROA %: -7.23%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,756.30 vs. price of ₹1,292.10 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SUNCLAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sundaram Clayton Business Description

Other Exchanges 544066:India
Address No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Chaitanya, Nungambakkam, Chennai, TN, IND, 600006
Sundaram Clayton Ltd is a company engaged in providing Die castings to the automotive and non-automotive sectors. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the domestic markets and the rest through exports.
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