ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹55.7 Mil.
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,539.4 Mil. Therefore, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.62%.
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.
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ROA % Related Terms
Zenith Steel Pipes & 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 Steel subindustry, Zenith Steel Pipes & 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.
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zenith Steel Pipes & 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.
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) has a ROA % of 3.62% 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks #263 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' ROA % too high?
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' current ROA % is 3.62%. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.88. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' value of 3.62% is 92.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks #263 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries ranks #263 out of 635 companies for ROA %. This puts Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.88. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' value of 3.62% is 92.6% above this benchmark. 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.88, based on 635 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. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's current ROA % of 3.62% is 92.6% 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries's current ROA % is 3.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.29, compared to a current price of ₹5.57 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.62% and 92.6% above the Steel industry median of 1.88. Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL), the current ROA % is 3.62% 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 Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries (NSE:ZENITHSTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.57 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.29.
GuruFocus considers Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ZENITHSTL:
ROA %: 3.62%
GF Value™: ₹3.29 vs. price of ₹5.57 (69.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% above the Steel median (#263 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ZENITHSTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Business Description
Zenith Steel Pipes & Industries Ltd is a manufacturer of steel pipes in India. Its product portfolio includes Electric Resistance Welded Black pipes, Electric Resistance Welded GI pipes, HSAW Pipes, and others. The vast majority of its revenue comes from India.
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