Alkali MetalsNSE:ALKALI -1.28%70 ROE % is 35.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1456% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALKALI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹118.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Alkali Metals ranks worse than 68.47% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Alkali Metals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹160.6 Mil. Alkali Metals's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹446.9 Mil. Therefore, Alkali Metals's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkali Metals's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ALKALI'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.1 Med: 2.31 Max: 6.86
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, Alkali Metals's highest ROE % was 6.86%. The lowest was -12.10%. And the median was 2.31%.
NSE:ALKALI's ROE % is ranked worse than 68.47% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.185
vs NSE:ALKALI: 1.27
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) 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:
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.
Alkali Metals ROE % Related Terms
Alkali Metals ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkali Metals'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkali Metals's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkali Metals's ROE % 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 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.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) has a ROE % of 35.94% 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. This is 1456% above median its historical median of 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #1086 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Alkali Metals' ROE % too high?
Alkali Metals' current ROE % of 35.94% is 1456% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. Alkali Metals' value of 35.94% is 593.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #1086 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkali Metals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkali Metals' ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #1086 out of 1586 companies for ROE %. This places Alkali Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. Alkali Metals' value of 35.94% is 593.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 5.19, Alkali Metals 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.19, based on 1,586 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. Alkali Metals's current ROE % of 35.94% is 593.2% 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 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkali Metals's current ROE % is 35.94%, which is 1456% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkali Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹118.66, compared to a current price of ₹84.21 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 35.94%, which is 1456% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 593.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. Alkali Metals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI), the current ROE % is 35.94% 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹84.21 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹118.66.
GuruFocus considers Alkali Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALKALI:
ROE %: 35.94% (1456% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: ₹118.66 vs. price of ₹84.21 (29% below fair value)
Industry Position: 593.2% above the Chemicals median (#1086 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALKALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkali Metals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the External segment. The product portfolio includes sodium and other metal derivatives like amides, hydrides, alkoxides, azides, tetrazoles, pyridine compounds, cyclic compounds, and others.
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