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Berger Paints JamaicaXJAM:BRG -7.90%78 ROA % is 4.37% as of Dec. 2024, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks better than 62.22% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Berger Paints Jamaica's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD106 Mil.
Berger Paints Jamaica's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD2,421 Mil. Therefore, Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 4.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Berger Paints Jamaica's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:BRG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.97 Med: 5.18 Max: 23.75
Current: 4.37
During the past 11 years, Berger Paints Jamaica's highest ROA % was 23.75%. The lowest was -8.97%. And the median was 5.18%.
XJAM:BRG's ROA % is ranked better than 62.22% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs XJAM:BRG: 4.37
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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.
Berger Paints Jamaica ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints Jamaica'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a ROA % of 4.37% as of Dec. 2024. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #609 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's ROA % too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROA % of 4.37% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.18. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.91. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 4.37% is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #609 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #609 out of 1612 companies for ROA %. This puts Berger Paints Jamaica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.91. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 4.37% is 50.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Berger Paints Jamaica 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.91, based on 1,612 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROA % of 4.37% is 50.2% 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current ROA % is 4.37%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.37%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 50.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.91. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current ROA % is 4.37% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71.
GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:
ROA %: 4.37% (16% below median its 10-year median of 5.18)
GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% above the Chemicals median (#609 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:BRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
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