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KEC InternationalBOM:532714 -1.80%77 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 16.37. GuruFocus rates BOM:532714 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹847.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,713 Construction companies, KEC International ranks better than 55.93% 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. KEC International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,905 Mil. KEC International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹58,510 Mil. Therefore, KEC International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KEC International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532714'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.18 Med: 16.37 Max: 30.66
Current: 10.21
During the past 13 years, KEC International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 30.66%. The lowest was 5.18%. And the median was 16.37%.
BOM:532714's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 55.93% of 1713
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.3
vs BOM:532714: 10.21
KEC International (BOM:532714) 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.
KEC International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
KEC International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KEC International'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:532714 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KEC International'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.
KEC International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KEC International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KEC International'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.96% mean?
KEC International (BOM:532714) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.96% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on KEC International and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 16.37. Over the past decade, KEC International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.18 to 30.66. According to the industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #755 out of 1713 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is KEC International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
KEC International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.96% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 16.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.18 to a high of 30.66. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.30. KEC International's value of 4.96% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEC International ranks #755 out of 1713 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KEC International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEC International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #755 out of 1713 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts KEC International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.30. KEC International's value of 4.96% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KEC International's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.18 to 30.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.37 vs. the industry median of 8.30, KEC International 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-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.30, based on 1,713 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. KEC International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.96% is 40.2% 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-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 KEC International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEC International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.96%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 16.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEC International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International (BOM:532714) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹847.09, compared to a current price of ₹428.55 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.96%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 16.37 and 40.2% below the Construction industry median of 8.30. KEC International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 KEC International (BOM:532714), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.96% as of Jun. 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 KEC International (BOM:532714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹428.55 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹847.09.
GuruFocus considers KEC International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532714:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.96% (70% below median its 10-year median of 16.37)
GF Value™: ₹847.09 vs. price of ₹428.55 (49.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Construction median (#755 of 1713)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KEC International Ltd is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction company. It has a presence in power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, railway construction, water resource management, and renewable energy sectors. The company's business segments include EPC and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EPC segment. Geographically the company generates revenue from India, UAE, Brazil, Mexico & USA, and Others.
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