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LWS KnitwearBOM:531402 +0.65%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 345% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates BOM:531402 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹13.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, LWS Knitwear ranks better than 62.57% 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. LWS Knitwear's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38.3 Mil. LWS Knitwear's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹326.2 Mil. Therefore, LWS Knitwear's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LWS Knitwear's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531402'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 2.64 Max: 12.27
Current: 7.6
During the past 13 years, LWS Knitwear's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 12.27%. The lowest was 0.94%. And the median was 2.64%.
BOM:531402's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 62.57% of 1018
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.425
vs BOM:531402: 7.60
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.
LWS Knitwear Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
LWS Knitwear Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LWS Knitwear'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:531402 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LWS Knitwear's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LWS Knitwear'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 11.74% mean?
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.74% 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 LWS Knitwear and its competitors. This is 345% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, LWS Knitwear's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.94 to 12.27. According to the industry distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #381 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is LWS Knitwear's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LWS Knitwear's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.74% is 345% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 12.27. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. LWS Knitwear's value of 11.74% is 165.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #381 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LWS Knitwear has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LWS Knitwear's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #381 out of 1018 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts LWS Knitwear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. LWS Knitwear's value of 11.74% is 165.3% above this benchmark. Historically, LWS Knitwear's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.94 to 12.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 4.43, LWS Knitwear 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-Equity for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.43, based on 1,018 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. LWS Knitwear's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.74% is 165.3% 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-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 LWS Knitwear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LWS Knitwear's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.74%, which is 345% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LWS Knitwear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹13.95, compared to a current price of ₹15.40 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.74%, which is 345% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 165.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.43. LWS Knitwear's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.74% 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹15.40 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹13.95.
GuruFocus considers LWS Knitwear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531402:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.74% (345% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: ₹13.95 vs. price of ₹15.40 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#381 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LWS Knitwear Ltd is an India-based producer of woolen and acrylic garments. It is engaged in the manufacturing of hosiery and knitted goods/garments. The company manufactures summer products like Promotional Wear, School and Corporate T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and Track Pants. The winter wear products of the company include Cardigans, pullover sweaters, hooded sweatshirts, joggers, and woolen mufflers.
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