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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. Chowgule Steamships's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-34.62 Mil. Chowgule Steamships's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹534.93 Mil. Therefore, Chowgule Steamships's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chowgule Steamships's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:501833'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.08 Med: 0.81 Max: 58.09
Current: -0.26
During the past 13 years, Chowgule Steamships's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 58.09%. The lowest was -20.08%. And the median was 0.81%.
BOM:501833's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 80.53% of 1017
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs BOM:501833: -0.26
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.
Chowgule Steamships Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Chowgule Steamships Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chowgule Steamships'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Chowgule Steamships'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.
Chowgule Steamships Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chowgule Steamships's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chowgule Steamships'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.47% mean?
Chowgule Steamships (BOM:501833) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.47% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Chowgule Steamships and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chowgule Steamships ranks #819 out of 1017 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Chowgule Steamships' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Chowgule Steamships' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Chowgule Steamships ranks #819 out of 1017 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chowgule Steamships has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chowgule Steamships' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chowgule Steamships ranks #819 out of 1017 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Chowgule Steamships in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83. 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.83, based on 1,017 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. 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 Chowgule Steamships and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chowgule Steamships's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chowgule Steamships stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chowgule Steamships (BOM:501833) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹20.53, compared to a current price of ₹22.71 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.47%. Chowgule Steamships' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Chowgule Steamships (BOM:501833), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.47% as of Mar. 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 Chowgule Steamships (BOM:501833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chowgule Steamships stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.71 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹20.53.
GuruFocus considers Chowgule Steamships to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:501833:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -6.47%
GF Value™: ₹20.53 vs. price of ₹22.71 (10.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chowgule Steamships Ltd is an Indian-based shipping company. The company owns and operates a fleet of vessels for the seaborne transportation of bulk cargoes. It has a single reportable operating segment, which is Shipping. The company generates revenue from Charter hire earnings, demurrage, and freight earnings.
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