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Dilip BuildconNSE:DBL +3.53%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹321.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,781 Construction companies, Dilip Buildcon ranks better than 72.6% 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. Dilip Buildcon's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,482 Mil. Dilip Buildcon's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹188,350 Mil. Therefore, Dilip Buildcon's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dilip Buildcon's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DBL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23 Med: 2.99 Max: 6.81
Current: 6.62
During the past 13 years, Dilip Buildcon's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.81%. The lowest was -3.23%. And the median was 2.99%.
NSE:DBL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 72.6% of 1781
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs NSE:DBL: 6.62
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.
Dilip Buildcon Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Dilip Buildcon Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dilip Buildcon'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.
NSE:DBL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dilip Buildcon'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.
Dilip Buildcon Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dilip Buildcon's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dilip Buildcon'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 1.32% mean?
Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.32% 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 Dilip Buildcon and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #488 out of 1781 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Dilip Buildcon's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dilip Buildcon's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.32% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.99. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Dilip Buildcon's value of 1.32% is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #488 out of 1781 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dilip Buildcon has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dilip Buildcon's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #488 out of 1781 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Dilip Buildcon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Dilip Buildcon's value of 1.32% is 56.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Dilip Buildcon 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.04, based on 1,781 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. Dilip Buildcon's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.32% is 56.6% 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 Dilip Buildcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dilip Buildcon's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.32%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dilip Buildcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹321.38, compared to a current price of ₹444.35 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.32%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 56.6% below the Construction industry median of 3.04. Dilip Buildcon's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.32% 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 Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dilip Buildcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹444.35 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹321.38.
GuruFocus considers Dilip Buildcon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DBL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.32% (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: ₹321.38 vs. price of ₹444.35 (38.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Construction median (#488 of 1781)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dilip Buildcon Ltd operates as a road construction company in India. It develops infrastructure facilities on an engineering, procurement, and construction basis and takes contracts from the government, other parties, and special-purpose vehicles. The Group has two business Segments: EPC Projects: Construction /Development of Infrastructure Project; Road Infrastructure Maintenance & Toll operations: Maintenance of Road Infrastructure & Toll Operations governed by the Concession agreements entered with the principals and Annuity Projects & Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the EPC projects segment.
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