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Hindustan CopperBOM:513599 +0.61%90 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 340% above its 10-year median of 12.19. GuruFocus rates BOM:513599 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹519.53 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,385 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks better than 91.49% 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. Hindustan Copper's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,771 Mil. Hindustan Copper's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹33,097 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Copper's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513599'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.86 Med: 12.19 Max: 30.92
Current: 30.92
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Copper's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 30.92%. The lowest was -43.86%. And the median was 12.19%.
BOM:513599's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 91.49% of 2385
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.49
vs BOM:513599: 30.92
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.
Hindustan Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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.
BOM:513599 vs SCCO, FCX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-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 53.69% mean?
Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.69% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is 340% above median its historical median of 12.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #203 out of 2385 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.69% is 340% above median its 10-year median of 12.19. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #203 out of 2385 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #203 out of 2385 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hindustan Copper in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. Hindustan Copper's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.69%, which is 340% above median its own 10-year median of 12.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹519.53, compared to a current price of ₹494.85 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.69%, which is 340% above median its 10-year median of 12.19. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.69% 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 Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹494.85 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹519.53.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513599:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 53.69% (340% above median its 10-year median of 12.19)
GF Value™: ₹519.53 vs. price of ₹494.85 (4.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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