Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 78 ROA % is 15.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 327% above its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks better than 78.14% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1,107 Mil.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱7,039 Mil. Therefore, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CAT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 3.68 Max: 26.64
Current: 8.36
During the past 13 years, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's highest ROA % was 26.64%. The lowest was 0.22%. And the median was 3.68%.
PHS:CAT's ROA % is ranked better than 78.14% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs PHS:CAT: 8.36
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) 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 Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a ROA % of 15.72% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. This is 327% above median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROA % has ranged from 0.22 to 26.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #435 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROA % too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current ROA % of 15.72% is 327% above median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 26.64. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 15.72% is 384.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #435 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's ROA % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #435 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 15.72% is 384.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own ROA % has ranged from 0.22 to 26.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current ROA % of 15.72% is 384.4% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current ROA % is 15.72%, which is 327% above median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.72%, which is 327% above median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 384.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current ROA % is 15.72% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
ROA %: 15.72% (327% above median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 384.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#435 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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