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Kothari PetrochemicalsNSE:KOTHARIPET +0.68%92 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 15.14. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTHARIPET with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹147.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks better than 97.03% 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹712 Mil. Kothari Petrochemicals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,412 Mil. Therefore, Kothari Petrochemicals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Petrochemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 15.14 Max: 21.7
Current: 17.72
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.70%. The lowest was 4.78%. And the median was 15.14%.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.03% of 1616
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.445
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 17.72
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.
Kothari Petrochemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kothari Petrochemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kothari Petrochemicals'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:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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 16.14% mean?
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.14% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.14. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.78 to 21.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #48 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.14% is near median its 10-year median of 15.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 21.70. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 16.14% is 368.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #48 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #48 out of 1616 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 16.14% is 368.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.78 to 21.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.14 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.45, based on 1,616 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.14% is 368.5% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹147.73, compared to a current price of ₹134.30 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.14 and 368.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.45. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.14% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹134.30 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹147.73.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 16.14% (near median its 10-year median of 15.14)
GF Value™: ₹147.73 vs. price of ₹134.30 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 368.5% above the Chemicals median (#48 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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