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. Century Paper & Board Mills's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-257 Mil. Century Paper & Board Mills's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨31,975 Mil. Therefore, Century Paper & Board Mills's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CEPB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43 Med: 4.46 Max: 14.8
Current: -2.43
During the past 13 years, Century Paper & Board Mills's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.80%. The lowest was -2.43%. And the median was 4.46%.
KAR:CEPB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 73.17% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs KAR:CEPB: -2.43
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Century Paper & Board Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills'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 -0.80% mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.80% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #210 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #210 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #210 out of 287 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.97, based on 287 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 Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.83, compared to a current price of ₨33.20 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.80%. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.80% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨33.20 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.83.
GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.80%
GF Value™: ₨26.83 vs. price of ₨33.20 (23.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CEPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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