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Coal IndiaNSE:COALINDIA +0.23%87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.86% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 11.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:COALINDIA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹468.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Other Energy Sources companies, Coal India ranks better than 89.47% 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. Coal India's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹354,084 Mil. Coal India's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,753,465 Mil. Therefore, Coal India's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COALINDIA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.79 Med: 11.82 Max: 16.72
Current: 11.98
During the past 13 years, Coal India's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.72%. The lowest was 5.79%. And the median was 11.82%.
NSE:COALINDIA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.47% of 190
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.185
vs NSE:COALINDIA: 11.98
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) 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.
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coal India'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.
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Coal India'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.
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coal India'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 12.86% mean?
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.86% 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 Coal India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.82. Over the past decade, Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.79 to 16.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #20 out of 190 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Coal India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.86% is near median its 10-year median of 11.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 16.72. The Other Energy Sources industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.19. Coal India's value of 12.86% is 6851.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coal India ranks #20 out of 190 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coal India has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #20 out of 190 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Coal India in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.19. Coal India's value of 12.86% is 6851.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Coal India's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.79 to 16.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.82 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Coal India 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.19, based on 190 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. Coal India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.86% is 6851.4% 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 Coal India and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coal India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹468.21, compared to a current price of ₹432.00 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.82 and 6851.4% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.19. Coal India's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.86% 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹432.00 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹468.21.
GuruFocus considers Coal India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COALINDIA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.86% (near median its 10-year median of 11.82)
GF Value™: ₹468.21 vs. price of ₹432.00 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6851.4% above the Other Energy Sources median (#20 of 190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COALINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coal India Ltd is a state-owned coal mining company, which was formed when the government took over many private coal mines. Coal India is responsible for the vast majority of India's coal production. The Company is engaged in a single segment business of Coal mining.
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