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Eastern CoECAI:EAST +1.69%91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.09% as of Sep. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 20.38. GuruFocus rates CAI:EAST with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of E£48.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 49 Tobacco Products companies, Eastern CoE ranks better than 79.59% 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. Eastern CoE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was E£8,608 Mil. Eastern CoE's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was E£42,839 Mil. Therefore, Eastern CoE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 20.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern CoE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:EAST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.28 Med: 20.38 Max: 31.06
Current: 25.64
During the past 13 years, Eastern CoE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.06%. The lowest was 13.28%. And the median was 20.38%.
CAI:EAST's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.59% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 10.52
vs CAI:EAST: 25.64
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.
Eastern CoE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Eastern CoE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern CoE'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.
CAI:EAST vs PM, MO, TPB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Eastern CoE'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.
Eastern CoE Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern CoE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern CoE'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.09% mean?
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.09% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Eastern CoE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.38. Over the past decade, Eastern CoE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 13.28 to 31.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #10 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Eastern CoE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Eastern CoE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.09% is near median its 10-year median of 20.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.28 to a high of 31.06. The Tobacco Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.52. Eastern CoE's value of 20.09% is 91% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #10 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern CoE has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern CoE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #10 out of 49 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Eastern CoE in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.52. Eastern CoE's value of 20.09% is 91% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern CoE's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 13.28 to 31.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.38 vs. the industry median of 10.52, Eastern CoE 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Tobacco Products companies is 10.52, based on 49 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. Eastern CoE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.09% is 91% 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 Eastern CoE and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern CoE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern CoE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£48.37, compared to a current price of E£36.76 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.38 and 91% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.52. Eastern CoE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.09% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£36.76 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£48.37.
GuruFocus considers Eastern CoE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EAST:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.09% (near median its 10-year median of 20.38)
GF Value™: E£48.37 vs. price of E£36.76 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91% above the Tobacco Products median (#10 of 49)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Co SAE is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Tobacco leaf, its products and modern smoking alternatives and accessories/ practicing any investment, financial, commercial, industrial, agricultural or service activities. The company's business activities also include real estate Ownership and Construction, purchasing and dividing lands for the purposes of utilization, rental or sale, import, export, and commercial agencies. Its local cigarette brands include Cleopatra, Mondial, and Lite. Its export cigarette brands include Belmont, Delta, President, and Golden West. Its key products include Cigars & Pipe tobacco, Cigarettes and Moassel.
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