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Abbott IndiaBOM:500488 -1.15%87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.38% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 19.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:500488 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹32,380.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,006 Drug Manufacturers companies, Abbott India ranks better than 97.12% 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. Abbott India's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹17,141 Mil. Abbott India's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹64,982 Mil. Therefore, Abbott India's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500488'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.05 Med: 19.27 Max: 26.76
Current: 26.76
During the past 13 years, Abbott India's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.76%. The lowest was 15.05%. And the median was 19.27%.
BOM:500488's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.12% of 1006
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.085
vs BOM:500488: 26.76
Abbott India (BOM:500488) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Abbott India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Abbott India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abbott India'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:500488 vs ZTS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Abbott India'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.
Abbott India Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott India'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 26.38% mean?
Abbott India (BOM:500488) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.38% 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 Abbott India and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 19.27. Over the past decade, Abbott India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 15.05 to 26.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott India ranks #29 out of 1006 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Abbott India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Abbott India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.38% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 19.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.05 to a high of 26.76. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Abbott India's value of 26.38% is 755.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott India ranks #29 out of 1006 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abbott India has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Abbott India ranks #29 out of 1006 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Abbott India in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Abbott India's value of 26.38% is 755.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Abbott India's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 15.05 to 26.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.27 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Abbott India 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.09, based on 1,006 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. Abbott India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.38% is 755.1% 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 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 Abbott India and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.38%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 19.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott India (BOM:500488) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹32,380.76, compared to a current price of ₹26,096.20 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.38%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 19.27 and 755.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.09. Abbott India's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Abbott India (BOM:500488), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.38% 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 Abbott India (BOM:500488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹26,096.20 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹32,380.76.
GuruFocus considers Abbott India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500488:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 26.38% (37% above median its 10-year median of 19.27)
GF Value™: ₹32,380.76 vs. price of ₹26,096.20 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 755.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#29 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abbott India Ltd is a drug manufacturing company that offers products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Its patient focus centers overwhelmingly on women's health and gastrointestine, gastroenterology, and hepatic care. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is generated in India.
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