Universal CablesNSE:UNIVCABLES -2.73%83 ROA % is 5.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVCABLES with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹843.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,071 Industrial Products companies, Universal Cables ranks better than 58.29% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Universal Cables's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,213 Mil.
Universal Cables's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹43,231 Mil. Therefore, Universal Cables's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Cables's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UNIVCABLES'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 4.23 Max: 8.04
Current: 4.19
During the past 13 years, Universal Cables's highest ROA % was 8.04%. The lowest was 2.65%. And the median was 4.23%.
NSE:UNIVCABLES's ROA % is ranked better than 58.29% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs NSE:UNIVCABLES: 4.19
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.
Universal Cables ROA % Related Terms
Universal Cables ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Cables'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Universal Cables's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) has a ROA % of 5.12% 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, Universal Cables' ROA % has ranged from 2.65 to 8.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1281 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Universal Cables' ROA % too high?
Universal Cables' current ROA % of 5.12% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 8.04. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.04. Universal Cables' value of 5.12% is 68.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1281 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Cables has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cables' ROA % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1281 out of 3071 companies for ROA %. This puts Universal Cables in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.04. Universal Cables' value of 5.12% is 68.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Cables' own ROA % has ranged from 2.65 to 8.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Universal Cables 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 Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.04, based on 3,071 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. Universal Cables's current ROA % of 5.12% is 68.4% 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Cables's current ROA % is 5.12%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹843.58, compared to a current price of ₹1,110.00 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.12%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 68.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.04. Universal Cables' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES), the current ROA % is 5.12% 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,110.00 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹843.58.
GuruFocus considers Universal Cables to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVCABLES:
ROA %: 5.12% (21% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: ₹843.58 vs. price of ₹1,110.00 (31.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1281 of 3071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UNIVCABLES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Cables Ltd is an Indian based firm. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing, and sales of electrical and other cables, capacitors, conductors, and related products. Its product portfolio comprises of extra-high voltage, medium-low voltage power and control cables, and low-high tension capacitors. The company is organized into one segment that is Electrical and other Cables, Capacitors, Wires, and Conductors.
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