PPCPPCLY 40 ROA % is 9.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 883% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates PPCLY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, PPC ranks better than 84.91% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. PPC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $55.2 Mil.
PPC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $561.2 Mil. Therefore, PPC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPC's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PPCLY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.78 Med: 1 Max: 8.84
Current: 8.84
During the past 13 years, PPC's highest ROA % was 8.84%. The lowest was -10.78%. And the median was 1.00%.
PPCLY's ROA % is ranked better than 84.91% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs PPCLY: 8.84
PPC (OTCPK:PPCLY) 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
PPC ROA % Related Terms
PPC ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPC'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 Building Materials subindustry, PPC'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.
PPC ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PPC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPC'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
PPC (PPCLY) has a ROA % of 9.83% 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 PPC and its competitors. This is 883% above median its historical median of 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #62 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is PPC's ROA % too high?
PPC's current ROA % of 9.83% is 883% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.35. PPC's value of 9.83% is 318.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPC ranks #62 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PPC has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPC's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #62 out of 411 companies for ROA %. This places PPC in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.35. PPC's value of 9.83% is 318.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 2.35, PPC 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.35, based on 411 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. PPC's current ROA % of 9.83% is 318.3% 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 PPC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPC's current ROA % is 9.83%, which is 883% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC (PPCLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.83%, which is 883% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 318.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.35. PPC's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 PPC (PPCLY), the current ROA % is 9.83% 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 PPC (PPCLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.82 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53.
GuruFocus considers PPC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PPCLY:
ROA %: 9.83% (883% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.82 (54.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 318.3% above the Building Materials median (#62 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPCLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPC Ltd is a South Africa-based company that supplies cement and other related products in South Africa and several other African countries. Its production facilities span South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. The operating segments are South Africa and Botswana Cement, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Aggregates, ash and readymix, and Group services and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the South Africa and Botswana domestic markets, where it marketed its cement products under the brand names OPC, SureRoad, IDM Best Build, Castle, and Spar Build-It. It also distributes cement products in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Ethiopia under the brands OPC, Unicem, Botcem, and Surebuild PMC.
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