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Engro Polymer & ChemicalsKAR:EPCL -1.80%54 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 8.76. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks worse than 80.46% 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,483 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨116,843 Mil. Therefore, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:EPCL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59 Med: 8.76 Max: 20.6
Current: -2.51
During the past 13 years, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.60%. The lowest was -3.59%. And the median was 8.76%.
KAR:EPCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 80.46% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.075
vs KAR:EPCL: -2.51
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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engro Polymer & 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.
KAR:EPCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & 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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.27% mean?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.27% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 8.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1297 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.27% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 8.76. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 1.27% is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1297 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1297 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Engro Polymer & Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 1.27% is 58.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.76 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.08, based on 1,612 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.27% is 58.7% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.27%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 8.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.21, compared to a current price of ₨32.68 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.27%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 8.76 and 58.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.27% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨32.68 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.21.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.27% (86% below median its 10-year median of 8.76)
GF Value™: ₨46.21 vs. price of ₨32.68 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Chemicals median (#1297 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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