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Nishat PowerKAR:NPL -2.98%59 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 12.87. GuruFocus rates KAR:NPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨12.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Nishat Power ranks better than 89.31% 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. Nishat Power's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,764 Mil. Nishat Power's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨34,712 Mil. Therefore, Nishat Power's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nishat Power's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:NPL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.23 Med: 12.87 Max: 16.67
Current: 9.39
During the past 13 years, Nishat Power's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.67%. The lowest was -2.23%. And the median was 12.87%.
KAR:NPL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.31% of 449
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs KAR:NPL: 9.39
Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) 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.
Nishat Power Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nishat Power Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nishat Power'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:NPL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Nishat Power'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.
Nishat Power Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Nishat Power's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishat Power'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 7.96% mean?
Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.96% 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 Nishat Power and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 12.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #48 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Nishat Power's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nishat Power's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.96% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.87. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29. Nishat Power's value of 7.96% is 517.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #48 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nishat Power has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishat Power's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #48 out of 449 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nishat Power in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29. Nishat Power's value of 7.96% is 517.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.87 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Nishat Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.29, based on 449 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. Nishat Power's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.96% is 517.1% 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 Nishat Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishat Power's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.96%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishat Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨12.97, compared to a current price of ₨67.79 — trading 422.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.96%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.87 and 517.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.29. Nishat Power's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Nishat Power (KAR:NPL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.96% 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 Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨67.79 is trading 422.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨12.97.
GuruFocus considers Nishat Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NPL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.96% (38% below median its 10-year median of 12.87)
GF Value™: ₨12.97 vs. price of ₨67.79 (422.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 517.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#48 of 449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishat Power Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to build, own, operate and maintain a fuel-fired power plant based on Reciprocating Engine Technology having a gross capacity of 200MW in Jamber Kalan, Tehsil Pattoki, District Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan. It operates in single operating segment being: Revenue from sale of electricity relates to CPPA-G.
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