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Ushanti Colour ChemNSE:UCL +1.90%55 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates NSE:UCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹90.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks worse than 72.7% 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38 Mil. Ushanti Colour Chem's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,302 Mil. Therefore, Ushanti Colour Chem's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ushanti Colour Chem's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UCL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.49 Med: 3.93 Max: 9.21
Current: -0.16
During the past 13 years, Ushanti Colour Chem's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.21%. The lowest was -2.49%. And the median was 3.93%.
NSE:UCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 72.7% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs NSE:UCL: -0.16
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.
Ushanti Colour Chem Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ushanti Colour Chem Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ushanti Colour Chem'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:UCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ushanti Colour Chem'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.
Ushanti Colour Chem Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ushanti Colour Chem's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ushanti Colour Chem'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.94% mean?
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.94% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1172 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ushanti Colour Chem's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.94% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.93. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 2.94% is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1172 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ushanti Colour Chem has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushanti Colour Chem's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1172 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Ushanti Colour Chem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 2.94% is 4.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Ushanti Colour Chem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.07, based on 1,612 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.94% is 4.2% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ushanti Colour Chem's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.85, compared to a current price of ₹190.00 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 4.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.07. Ushanti Colour Chem's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹190.00 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.85.
GuruFocus considers Ushanti Colour Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UCL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.94% (25% below median its 10-year median of 3.93)
GF Value™: ₹90.85 vs. price of ₹190.00 (109.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% below the Chemicals median (#1172 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of dyestuffs. It manufactures reactive and direct dyestuffs. It also manufactures copper phthalocyamine, blue crude used for manufacturing dyestuffs. The company caters to textile, garment, cotton, leather, nylon, paper, wool, ink, wood, plastic and paint industries.
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