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Canara BankNSE:CANBK +0.19%63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.09% as of Jun. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates NSE:CANBK with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹100.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, Canara Bank ranks better than 55.04% 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. Canara Bank's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹207,228 Mil. Canara Bank's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹19,098,217 Mil. Therefore, Canara Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canara Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CANBK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.64 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.09
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, Canara Bank's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.09%. The lowest was -0.64%. And the median was 0.40%.
NSE:CANBK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 55.04% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs NSE:CANBK: 1.08
Canara Bank (NSE:CANBK) 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.
Canara Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Canara Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canara Bank'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.
Canara Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Canara Bank'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.
Canara Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Canara Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canara Bank'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.09% mean?
Canara Bank (NSE:CANBK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.09% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Canara Bank and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Canara Bank ranks #687 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Canara Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Canara Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.09% is 173% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. Canara Bank's value of 1.09% is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canara Bank ranks #687 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canara Bank has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canara Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Canara Bank ranks #687 out of 1528 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Canara Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. Canara Bank's value of 1.09% is 7.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Canara Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, based on 1,528 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. Canara Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.09% is 7.9% 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 Canara Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canara Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.09%, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canara Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canara Bank (NSE:CANBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹100.48, compared to a current price of ₹131.95 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.09%, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 7.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.01. Canara Bank's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Canara Bank (NSE:CANBK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.09% as of Jun. 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 Canara Bank (NSE:CANBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canara Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹131.95 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹100.48.
GuruFocus considers Canara Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CANBK:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.09% (173% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: ₹100.48 vs. price of ₹131.95 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% above the Banks median (#687 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CANBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canara Bank is an India-based commercial bank. The Bank's core business activities are closely aligned with national development priorities, with focus on financing agriculture, education, housing, social infrastructure, renewable energy, microfinance and extending credit support to vulnerable sections. Its core segments are Treasury, Corporate / Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Business. The bank generates majority of revenue from Retail Banking include conventional deposit products such as savings, current and term deposit accounts, along with investment solutions through mutual funds and insurance offerings. The bank has presence in India and also Has international presence of which majority of revenue comes from India.
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