Prolife IndustriesNSE:PROLIFE +4.99%61 ROE % is 4.10% as of Mar. 2025, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 18.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:PROLIFE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹167.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Chemicals companies, Prolife Industries ranks better than 75.05% on this metric.
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:
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The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-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.
Prolife Industries ROE % Related Terms
Prolife Industries ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prolife Industries'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 Chemicals subindustry, Prolife Industries'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.
Prolife Industries ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Prolife Industries's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prolife Industries'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) has a ROE % of 4.10% 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 Prolife Industries and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 18.33. Over the past decade, Prolife Industries' ROE % has ranged from 10.70 to 29.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Prolife Industries ranks #397 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Prolife Industries' ROE % too high?
Prolife Industries' current ROE % of 4.10% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 18.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.70 to a high of 29.40. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. Prolife Industries' value of 4.10% is 21% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prolife Industries ranks #397 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prolife Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prolife Industries' ROE % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Prolife Industries ranks #397 out of 1591 companies for ROE %. This places Prolife Industries in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. Prolife Industries' value of 4.10% is 21% below this benchmark. Historically, Prolife Industries' own ROE % has ranged from 10.70 to 29.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.33 vs. the industry median of 5.19, Prolife Industries has consistently been below 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 1,591 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. Prolife Industries's current ROE % of 4.10% is 21% below 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 Prolife Industries 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. Prolife Industries's current ROE % is 4.10%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 18.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prolife Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹167.09, compared to a current price of ₹75.80 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 4.10%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 18.33 and 21% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. Prolife Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE), the current ROE % is 4.10% 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 Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prolife Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹75.80 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹167.09.
GuruFocus considers Prolife Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PROLIFE:
ROE %: 4.10% (78% below median its 10-year median of 18.33)
GF Value™: ₹167.09 vs. price of ₹75.80 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21% below the Chemicals median (#397 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PROLIFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prolife Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing of intermediates for dyes, pigments, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and others. Its products include Dihydro Thio Para Toluidine Sulfonic Acid, Amino Methyl Phenoxy Sulfonic Acid, and others. The company derives revenue from both domestic and overseas markets, which are considered different geographical segments.
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