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Lime ChemicalsBOM:507759 47 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 5.59. GuruFocus rates BOM:507759 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹23.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,620 Chemicals companies, Lime Chemicals ranks worse than 75.49% 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. Lime Chemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7.8 Mil. Lime Chemicals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹136.9 Mil. Therefore, Lime Chemicals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lime Chemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:507759'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.13 Med: 5.59 Max: 60.72
Current: -0.11
During the past 13 years, Lime Chemicals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 60.72%. The lowest was -4.13%. And the median was 5.59%.
BOM:507759's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 75.49% of 1620
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.62
vs BOM:507759: -0.11
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.
Lime Chemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Lime Chemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lime Chemicals'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:507759 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lime Chemicals'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.
Lime Chemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lime Chemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lime Chemicals'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 5.69% mean?
Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% 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 Lime Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Lime Chemicals ranks #1223 out of 1620 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Lime Chemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Lime Chemicals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% is near median its 10-year median of 5.59. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.62. Lime Chemicals' value of 5.69% is 57.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lime Chemicals ranks #1223 out of 1620 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lime Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lime Chemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lime Chemicals ranks #1223 out of 1620 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Lime Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.62. Lime Chemicals' value of 5.69% is 57.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Lime Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.62, based on 1,620 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. Lime Chemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% is 57.2% 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 Lime Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lime Chemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lime Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.70, compared to a current price of ₹14.95 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 57.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.62. Lime Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69% 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 Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lime Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹14.95 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.70.
GuruFocus considers Lime Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:507759:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.69% (near median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: ₹23.70 vs. price of ₹14.95 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% above the Chemicals median (#1223 of 1620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507759 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lime Chemicals Ltd is engaged in Trading business of Calcium Carbonate. The company's product is used as a raw material in various industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, tooth paste, PVC, rubber, plastic, polymer, cable, leather, paper, paints, and others. Majority of the company's revenue comes from the Indian region.
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