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Chilime Hydropower CoXNEP:CHCL -0.24%73 ROA % is 6.31% as of Jan. 2026, which is 222% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR197.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks better than 67.7% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Chilime Hydropower Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR768.9 Mil.
Chilime Hydropower Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR12,190.3 Mil. Therefore, Chilime Hydropower Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 6.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chilime Hydropower Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:CHCL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 1.96 Max: 7.74
Current: 3.35
During the past 13 years, Chilime Hydropower Co's highest ROA % was 7.74%. The lowest was 1.26%. And the median was 1.96%.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co ROA % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Chilime Hydropower Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilime Hydropower Co'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) has a ROA % of 6.31% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. This is 222% above median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Chilime Hydropower Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.26 to 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #146 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co's ROA % too high?
Chilime Hydropower Co's current ROA % of 6.31% is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 7.74. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROA % is 1.17. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 6.31% is 441.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #146 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chilime Hydropower Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilime Hydropower Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #146 out of 452 companies for ROA %. This puts Chilime Hydropower Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.17. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 6.31% is 441.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chilime Hydropower Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.26 to 7.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Chilime Hydropower Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.17, based on 452 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. Chilime Hydropower Co's current ROA % of 6.31% is 441.6% 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 Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROA % is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chilime Hydropower Co's current ROA % is 6.31%, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR197.21, compared to a current price of NPR494.00 — trading 150.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.31%, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 441.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.17. Chilime Hydropower Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL), the current ROA % is 6.31% as of Jan. 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR494.00 is trading 150.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR197.21.
GuruFocus considers Chilime Hydropower Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:CHCL:
ROA %: 6.31% (222% above median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: NPR197.21 vs. price of NPR494.00 (150.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 441.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#146 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:CHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd is a company operating in the utility sector. The company is mainly engaged in the generation of hydroelectricity. It owns and operates a power plant with a 22.1 MW installed capacity and is located in the capital city of Kathmandu. The company sells bulk electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority. The company, through its subsidiaries, develops hydropower projects.
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