ADF Foods (BOM:519183) ROE %: 18.12% (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median

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BOM:519183 ADF Foods Ltd BOM:519183
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What is ADF Foods ROE %?

ADF Foods BOM:519183 +3.47% 84 ROE % is 18.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 15.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:519183 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹293.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,923 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, ADF Foods ranks better than 80.5% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. ADF Foods's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,037 Mil. ADF Foods's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,719 Mil. Therefore, ADF Foods's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ADF Foods's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:519183' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.93   Med: 15.22   Max: 22.74
Current: 16.93

During the past 13 years, ADF Foods's highest ROE % was 22.74%. The lowest was 8.93%. And the median was 15.22%.

BOM:519183's ROE % is ranked better than
80.5% of 1923 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.81 vs BOM:519183: 16.93

ADF Foods  (BOM:519183) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=1036.5/5719.284
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(1036.5 / 7869.244)*(7869.244 / 7545.051)*(7545.051 / 5719.284)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=13.17 %*1.043*1.3192
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=13.74 %*1.3192
=18.12 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=1036.5/5719.284
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (1036.5 / 1459.724) * (1459.724 / 1143.176) * (1143.176 / 7869.244) * (7869.244 / 7545.051) * (7545.051 / 5719.284)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.7101 * 1.2769 * 14.53 % * 1.043 * 1.3192
=18.12 %

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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


ADF Foods ROE % Related Terms


ADF Foods ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ADF Foods's ROE % 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.

ADF Foods ROE % Chart

ADF Foods Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE %
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ADF Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:519183 vs KHC, GIS: ROE % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, ADF Foods's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


ADF Foods ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ADF Foods's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ADF Foods's ROE % falls into.


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ADF Foods ROE % Calculation

ADF Foods's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=899.241/( (4926.605+5719.284)/ 2 )
=899.241/5322.9445
=16.89 %

ADF Foods's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1036.5/( (0+5719.284)/ 1 )
=1036.5/5719.284
=18.12 %

* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 18.12% mean?
ADF Foods (BOM:519183) has a ROE % of 18.12% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on ADF Foods and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 15.22. Over the past decade, ADF Foods' ROE % has ranged from 8.93 to 22.74. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Foods ranks #375 out of 1923 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is ADF Foods' ROE % too high?
ADF Foods' current ROE % of 18.12% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.93 to a high of 22.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.81. ADF Foods' value of 18.12% is 166.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Foods ranks #375 out of 1923 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADF Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Foods' ROE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, ADF Foods ranks #375 out of 1923 companies for ROE %. This places ADF Foods in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.81. ADF Foods' value of 18.12% is 166.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ADF Foods' own ROE % has ranged from 8.93 to 22.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.22 vs. the industry median of 6.81, ADF Foods 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 ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.81, based on 1,923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ADF Foods's current ROE % of 18.12% is 166.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on ADF Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Foods's current ROE % is 18.12%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 15.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Foods (BOM:519183) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹293.70, compared to a current price of ₹307.40 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 18.12%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.22 and 166.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.81. ADF Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ADF Foods (BOM:519183), the current ROE % is 18.12% 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 ADF Foods (BOM:519183) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹307.40 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹293.70. GuruFocus considers ADF Foods to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:519183:

  • ROE %: 18.12% (19% above median its 10-year median of 15.22)
  • GF Value™: ₹293.70 vs. price of ₹307.40 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#375 of 1923)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519183 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ADF Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges ADFFOODS:India
Address G. K. Road, Marathon Innova, B2 - G01, Ground Floor, Opp. Peninsula Corporate Park, Lower Parel, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
ADF Foods Ltd is an Indian-based company that operates in the business of processed and preserved foods. Its business activities include manufacturing and trading of processed food products including pickles, pastes, chutneys, ready-to-eat items, paste and sauces, frozen foods, spices, and canned vegetables in brine. The company's operating segments are Processed food and Distribution Business. The company's products are offered under the brand names Ashoka, Camel, Truly Indian, Aeroplane, Nate's, PJ's Organics, ADF Soul, and Khansaama.
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