Continental Seeds and ChemicalsNSE:CONTI 67 ROE % is 8.89% as of Mar. 2025, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 4.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:CONTI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Agriculture companies, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks better than 56.69% on this metric.
NSE:CONTI'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 4.82 Max: 8.89
Current: 8.89
During the past 13 years, Continental Seeds and Chemicals's highest ROE % was 8.89%. The lowest was 0.13%. And the median was 4.82%.
NSE:CONTI's ROE % is ranked better than 56.69% of 254
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.71
vs NSE:CONTI: 8.89
Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) 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 one times the annual (Mar. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Mar. 2025) 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.
Continental Seeds and Chemicals ROE % Related Terms
Continental Seeds and Chemicals ROE % Historical 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Continental Seeds and Chemicals'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.
Continental Seeds and Chemicals ROE % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Continental Seeds and Chemicals's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Continental Seeds and Chemicals'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 one times the annual (Mar. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) has a ROE % of 8.89% as of Mar. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Continental Seeds and Chemicals and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 4.82. Over the past decade, Continental Seeds and Chemicals' ROE % has ranged from 0.13 to 8.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks #110 out of 254 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Continental Seeds and Chemicals' ROE % too high?
Continental Seeds and Chemicals' current ROE % of 8.89% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 8.89. The Agriculture industry median ROE % is 6.71. Continental Seeds and Chemicals' value of 8.89% is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks #110 out of 254 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Continental Seeds and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental Seeds and Chemicals' ROE % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Continental Seeds and Chemicals ranks #110 out of 254 companies for ROE %. This puts Continental Seeds and Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.71. Continental Seeds and Chemicals' value of 8.89% is 32.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Continental Seeds and Chemicals' own ROE % has ranged from 0.13 to 8.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 6.71, Continental Seeds and Chemicals 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 an Agriculture company?
The median ROE % among Agriculture companies is 6.71, based on 254 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. Continental Seeds and Chemicals's current ROE % of 8.89% is 32.5% 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROE % is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental Seeds and Chemicals's current ROE % is 8.89%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 4.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Seeds and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.11, compared to a current price of ₹11.75 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 8.89%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 32.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.71. Continental Seeds and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI), the current ROE % is 8.89% as of Mar. 2025. 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 Continental Seeds and Chemicals (NSE:CONTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Seeds and Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.75 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.11.
GuruFocus considers Continental Seeds and Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CONTI:
ROE %: 8.89% (84% above median its 10-year median of 4.82)
GF Value™: ₹19.11 vs. price of ₹11.75 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Agriculture median (#110 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CONTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Continental Seeds and Chemicals Business Description
Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the business of developing, processing, grading, and supplying all kinds of agricultural foundation and certified seeds, and trading of Mentha Oil.
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