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Kirloskar BrothersBOM:500241 -1.10%82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.07% as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 4.62. GuruFocus rates BOM:500241 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,858.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,089 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Brothers ranks better than 82.75% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Kirloskar Brothers's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,664 Mil. Kirloskar Brothers's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹43,879 Mil. Therefore, Kirloskar Brothers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirloskar Brothers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500241'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 4.62 Max: 11.94
Current: 9.49
During the past 13 years, Kirloskar Brothers's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.94%. The lowest was 0.13%. And the median was 4.62%.
BOM:500241's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.75% of 3089
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.35
vs BOM:500241: 9.49
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Kirloskar Brothers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kirloskar Brothers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Brothers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
BOM:500241 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kirloskar Brothers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Kirloskar Brothers Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Brothers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Brothers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.07% mean?
Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.07% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kirloskar Brothers and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 4.62. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Brothers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.13 to 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Brothers ranks #533 out of 3089 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Kirloskar Brothers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kirloskar Brothers' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.07% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 11.94. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35. Kirloskar Brothers' value of 6.07% is 81.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Brothers ranks #533 out of 3089 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kirloskar Brothers has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Brothers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Brothers ranks #533 out of 3089 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kirloskar Brothers in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35. Kirloskar Brothers' value of 6.07% is 81.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Brothers' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.13 to 11.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.62 vs. the industry median of 3.35, Kirloskar Brothers 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.35, based on 3,089 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirloskar Brothers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.07% is 81.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kirloskar Brothers and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Brothers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.07%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 4.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,858.42, compared to a current price of ₹1,860.50 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.07%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.62 and 81.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.35. Kirloskar Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.07% as of Jun. 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 Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Brothers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,860.50 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,858.42.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Brothers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500241:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.07% (31% above median its 10-year median of 4.62)
GF Value™: ₹1,858.42 vs. price of ₹1,860.50 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% above the Industrial Products median (#533 of 3089)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500241 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd is an Indian pump manufacturing company. It manufactures industrial, agricultural, and domestic pumps, valves, and hydro turbines for various applications. The company is also engaged in providing fluid management solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects across various applications, including water supply, power plants, irrigation, oil and gas, marine, and defense. Its products and service offerings include designing and developing centrifugal and vertical turbine pumps, hydro turbines, end suction pumps, slipcase pumps, Francis turbines, Kaplan turbines, and others. The company operates in a single reporting segment of Fluid Machinery and Systems. Geographically, it sells products in India, its key revenue-generating market, and internationally.
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