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Gatron IndustriesKAR:GATI -0.35%50 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates KAR:GATI with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨126.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gatron Industries ranks worse than 78.54% 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. Gatron Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨35 Mil. Gatron Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨35,760 Mil. Therefore, Gatron Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gatron Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:GATI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.39 Med: 7.23 Max: 21.63
Current: -2.64
During the past 10 years, Gatron Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.63%. The lowest was -5.39%. And the median was 7.23%.
KAR:GATI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 78.54% of 1067
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs KAR:GATI: -2.64
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.
Gatron Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Gatron Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gatron Industries'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gatron Industries'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.
Gatron Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gatron Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gatron Industries'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 0.10% mean?
Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.10% 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 Gatron Industries and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 7.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #838 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Gatron Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Gatron Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.10% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 7.23. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.16. Gatron Industries' value of 0.10% is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #838 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gatron Industries has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gatron Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #838 out of 1067 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Gatron Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.16. Gatron Industries' value of 0.10% is 95.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Gatron Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.16, based on 1,067 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. Gatron Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.10% is 95.4% 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 Gatron Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gatron Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.10%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 7.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gatron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨126.40, compared to a current price of ₨83.76 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.10%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 95.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.16. Gatron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.10% 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨83.76 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨126.40.
GuruFocus considers Gatron Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GATI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.10% (99% below median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: ₨126.40 vs. price of ₨83.76 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#838 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GATI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gatron Industries Ltd is principally involved in the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn through its self-produced Polyester Polymer/Chips. The Company also produces Pet Preforms. The company's reportable segments are as follows: a) Polyester Filament Yarn - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn and its raw material, b) Polyester PET Preforms - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester PET Preforms and its raw material. The maximum revenue is generated from the Polyester Filament Yarn segment.
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