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KCPNSE:KCP -0.09%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 5.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:KCP with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹189.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, KCP ranks better than 72.44% 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. KCP's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,404 Mil. KCP's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹35,775 Mil. Therefore, KCP's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KCP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KCP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 5.08 Max: 8.4
Current: 5.81
During the past 13 years, KCP's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.40%. The lowest was 1.38%. And the median was 5.08%.
NSE:KCP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 72.44% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs NSE:KCP: 5.81
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.
KCP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
KCP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KCP'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:KCP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, KCP'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.
KCP Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, KCP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KCP'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 9.52% mean?
KCP (NSE:KCP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.52% 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 KCP and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 5.08. Over the past decade, KCP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.38 to 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, KCP ranks #113 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is KCP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
KCP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.52% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 5.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 8.40. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34. KCP's value of 9.52% is 306.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KCP ranks #113 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KCP has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, KCP ranks #113 out of 410 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts KCP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34. KCP's value of 9.52% is 306.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KCP's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.38 to 8.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 2.34, KCP 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 Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Building Materials companies is 2.34, based on 410 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. KCP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.52% is 306.8% 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 KCP and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.52%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCP (NSE:KCP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹189.42, compared to a current price of ₹161.57 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.52%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 306.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.34. KCP's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KCP (NSE:KCP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.52% 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 KCP (NSE:KCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹161.57 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹189.42.
GuruFocus considers KCP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KCP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.52% (87% above median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: ₹189.42 vs. price of ₹161.57 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 306.8% above the Building Materials median (#113 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KCP Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Heavy Engineering, Cement, Sugar and Hospitality. It generates maximum revenue from the Cement segment. The company derives revenues majorly from sale of goods comprising Cement, Engineering Job work, Power, Hospitality in the brand name of Mercure.
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