W H Brady (BOM:501391) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -2.65% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:501391 W H Brady & Co Ltd BOM:501391
71 GF Score
Price ₹509.55
GF Value ₹747.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is W H Brady Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

W H Brady BOM:501391 +0.83% 71 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:501391 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹747.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, W H Brady ranks worse than 61.04% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. W H Brady's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-22.9 Mil. W H Brady's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹862.3 Mil. Therefore, W H Brady's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.65%.

The historical rank and industry rank for W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:501391' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48   Med: 8.32   Max: 28.91
Current: 5.85

During the past 13 years, W H Brady's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 28.91%. The lowest was 3.48%. And the median was 8.32%.

BOM:501391's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
61.04% of 154 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.02 vs BOM:501391: 5.85

W H Brady  (BOM:501391) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


W H Brady Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


W H Brady Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

W H Brady Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

W H Brady Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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W H Brady Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 56.82 10.67 4.70 10.90 -2.65

BOM:501391 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.


W H Brady Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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W H Brady Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

W H Brady's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=49.523/( (823.233+862.259 )/ 2 )
=49.523/842.746
=5.88 %

W H Brady's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-22.872/( (0+862.259)/ 1 )
=-22.872/862.259
=-2.65 %

* 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -2.65% mean?
W H Brady (BOM:501391) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -2.65% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on W H Brady and its competitors. Over the past decade, W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.48 to 28.91. According to the industry distribution chart, W H Brady ranks #94 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
W H Brady's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.65%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 28.91. Based on the distribution chart, W H Brady ranks #94 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, W H Brady has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W H Brady's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, W H Brady ranks #94 out of 154 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places W H Brady in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Historically, W H Brady's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.48 to 28.91 over the past decade. 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-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.02, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on W H Brady and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W H Brady's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W H Brady stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W H Brady (BOM:501391) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹747.08, compared to a current price of ₹509.55 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.65%. W H Brady's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For W H Brady (BOM:501391), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.65% 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 W H Brady (BOM:501391) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W H Brady stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹509.55 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹747.08. GuruFocus considers W H Brady to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:501391:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -2.65%
  • GF Value™: ₹747.08 vs. price of ₹509.55 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501391 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


W H Brady Business Description

Address 27 Barakhamba Road, Flat N0- 120, First Floor, New Delhi House, New Delhi, IND, 110001
W H Brady & Co Ltd is engaged in the business of airport infrastructure products and services, marketing and trading of material handling equipment, aviation support service, general engineering item and renting of space building under leave and license arrangements. The group's operating segments are Rental (from investment property), Trading, Manufacturing, and Entertainment.
71GF Score

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