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Steel Authority Of IndiaNSE:SAIL -0.25%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAIL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹142.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Steel Authority Of India ranks better than 54.73% 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. Steel Authority Of India's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹73,419 Mil. Steel Authority Of India's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,345,066 Mil. Therefore, Steel Authority Of India's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Authority Of India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SAIL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64 Med: 1.88 Max: 10.29
Current: 2.51
During the past 13 years, Steel Authority Of India's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.29%. The lowest was -2.64%. And the median was 1.88%.
NSE:SAIL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 54.73% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs NSE:SAIL: 2.51
Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) 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.
Steel Authority Of India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Steel Authority Of India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Authority Of 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.
Steel Authority Of India Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NSE:SAIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Authority Of 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.
Steel Authority Of India Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Authority Of India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Authority Of 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.46% mean?
Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.46% 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #287 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Steel Authority Of India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Steel Authority Of India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.46% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. Steel Authority Of India's value of 5.46% is 171% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #287 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Authority Of India has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Authority Of India's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #287 out of 634 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Steel Authority Of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. Steel Authority Of India's value of 5.46% is 171% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Steel Authority Of 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 a Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Steel companies is 2.02, based on 634 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. Steel Authority Of India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.46% is 171% 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Authority Of India's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.46%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel Authority Of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹142.55, compared to a current price of ₹162.64 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.46%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 171% above the Steel industry median of 2.02. Steel Authority Of India's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.46% 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹162.64 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹142.55.
GuruFocus considers Steel Authority Of India to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SAIL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.46% (190% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: ₹142.55 vs. price of ₹162.64 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 171% above the Steel median (#287 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SAIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd is a steelmaker. The company produces flat steel products (including plates, sheets, coils, and galvanized plain), long steel products (rails, structural, wire rods, and merchant products), electric-resistance-welded pipes, and silicon steel sheets. Flat and long products account for the majority of the company's sales. The company runs five integrated steel plants and three alloy steel plants. The segments of the company include BSP, DSP, RSP, BSL, ISP, ASP, SSP, VISL and Others. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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