Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Hindustan MotorsBOM:500500 -0.71%32 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59% as of Jun. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 20.06. GuruFocus rates BOM:500500 with a GF Score™ of 32/100. Among 1,330 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hindustan Motors ranks worse than 89.02% 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. Hindustan Motors's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹8.80 Mil. Hindustan Motors's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹552.45 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Motors's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Motors's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500500'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.12 Med: 20.06 Max: 127.63
Current: -6.49
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Motors's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 127.63%. The lowest was -36.12%. And the median was 20.06%.
BOM:500500's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 89.02% of 1330
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.355
vs BOM:500500: -6.49
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.
Hindustan Motors Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hindustan Motors Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Hindustan Motors'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:500500 vs TSLA, GM, F: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hindustan Motors'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.
Hindustan Motors Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hindustan Motors's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Motors'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 1.59% mean?
Hindustan Motors (BOM:500500) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% 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 Hindustan Motors and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 20.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Motors ranks #1184 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Hindustan Motors' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hindustan Motors' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 20.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36. Hindustan Motors' value of 1.59% is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Motors ranks #1184 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Motors has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Motors' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hindustan Motors ranks #1184 out of 1330 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hindustan Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36. Hindustan Motors' value of 1.59% is 52.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.06 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Hindustan Motors 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.36, based on 1,330 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. Hindustan Motors's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59% is 52.6% 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 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 Hindustan Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Motors's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 20.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Motors stock overvalued right now?
Hindustan Motors (BOM:500500) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.59%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 20.06 and 52.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.36. Hindustan Motors' overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 Hindustan Motors (BOM:500500), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59% 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.
Hindustan Motors Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sale of vehicles, spare parts of vehicles, steel products, and components. The company is also engaged in trading of spare parts of vehicles.
32GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:500500
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:500500 has been successfully added to your 
