Western Carriers (India)NSE:WCIL -3.80%36 ROA % is 2.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 11.36. GuruFocus rates NSE:WCIL with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, Western Carriers (India) ranks worse than 50.64% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Western Carriers (India)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹330 Mil.
Western Carriers (India)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,054 Mil. Therefore, Western Carriers (India)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Carriers (India)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WCIL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.36 Med: 11.36 Max: 13.35
Current: 3.36
During the past 7 years, Western Carriers (India)'s highest ROA % was 13.35%. The lowest was 3.36%. And the median was 11.36%.
NSE:WCIL's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.64% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs NSE:WCIL: 3.36
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) 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.
* 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 Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Western Carriers (India)'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.
Western Carriers (India) ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Carriers (India)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Carriers (India)'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.
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) has a ROA % of 2.74% 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 Western Carriers (India) and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 11.36. Over the past decade, Western Carriers (India)'s ROA % has ranged from 3.36 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #514 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Western Carriers (India)'s ROA % too high?
Western Carriers (India)'s current ROA % of 2.74% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 11.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.36 to a high of 13.35. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Western Carriers (India)'s value of 2.74% is 20.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #514 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Carriers (India) has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Carriers (India)'s ROA % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #514 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Western Carriers (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Western Carriers (India)'s value of 2.74% is 20.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Carriers (India)'s own ROA % has ranged from 3.36 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.36 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Western Carriers (India) has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 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. Western Carriers (India)'s current ROA % of 2.74% is 20.6% below 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 Western Carriers (India) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Carriers (India)'s current ROA % is 2.74%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 11.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Carriers (India) stock overvalued right now?
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) has a current ROA % of 2.74%. The current ROA % is 2.74%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 11.36 and 20.6% below the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Western Carriers (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL), the current ROA % is 2.74% 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.
Western Carriers (India) Ltd is a private, asset-light 4PL logistics company focused on rail-based multi-modal transportation. With expertise in road, rail, and sea/river movement, it handles domestic and EXIM cargo across India. The company offers a comprehensive range of logistics services, including single window logistics, multimodal transport, rail and road transport, cargo handling, customs house agency, ocean and air freight, and warehousing. As a key player in the Indian logistics industry, the company provides integrated transportation, warehousing, and ancillary services to meet diverse customer needs.
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