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Star CementNSE:STARCEMENT -0.26%80 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹268.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Star Cement ranks better than 84.18% 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. Star Cement's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,924 Mil. Star Cement's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹46,420 Mil. Therefore, Star Cement's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Cement's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STARCEMENT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.39 Med: 8.89 Max: 13.26
Current: 9
During the past 11 years, Star Cement's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.26%. The lowest was 4.39%. And the median was 8.89%.
NSE:STARCEMENT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 84.18% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs NSE:STARCEMENT: 9.00
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) 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.
Star Cement Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Star Cement Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Cement'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:STARCEMENT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Star Cement'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.
Star Cement Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Cement's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Cement'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 12.76% mean?
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.76% 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 Star Cement and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 8.89. Over the past decade, Star Cement's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.39 to 13.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #65 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Star Cement's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Star Cement's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.76% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.39 to a high of 13.26. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34. Star Cement's value of 12.76% is 445.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #65 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Cement has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Cement's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #65 out of 411 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Star Cement in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34. Star Cement's value of 12.76% is 445.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Cement's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.39 to 13.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Star Cement 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 411 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. Star Cement's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.76% is 445.3% 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 Star Cement 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. Star Cement's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.76%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 8.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹268.81, compared to a current price of ₹208.40 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.76%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 445.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.34. Star Cement's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.76% 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹208.40 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹268.81.
GuruFocus considers Star Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARCEMENT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.76% (44% above median its 10-year median of 8.89)
GF Value™: ₹268.81 vs. price of ₹208.40 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 445.3% above the Building Materials median (#65 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARCEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Cement Ltd is a cement company. It offers Cement and Cement linker products. The group markets clinker to different grinding units in North East India and parts of Eastern India. Its product range comprises ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, and Portland slag cement, among others. The company sells its products in India. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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