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Zee MediaBOM:532794 +2.30%53 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -305.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532794 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Media - Diversified companies, Zee Media ranks better than 99.88% 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. Zee Media's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,061 Mil. Zee Media's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹348 Mil. Therefore, Zee Media's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -305.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zee Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532794'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.26 Med: -4.67 Max: 33.66
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Zee Media's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 33.66%. The lowest was -99.26%. And the median was -4.67%.
BOM:532794's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.88% of 862
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.295
vs BOM:532794: Negative Tangible Equity
Zee Media (BOM:532794) 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.
Zee Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Zee Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zee Media'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:532794 vs NXST: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Zee Media'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.
Zee Media Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zee Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zee Media'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 -305.38% mean?
Zee Media (BOM:532794) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -305.38% 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 Zee Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zee Media ranks #1 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Zee Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Zee Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -305.38%. Based on the distribution chart, Zee Media ranks #1 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zee Media has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zee Media's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zee Media ranks #1 out of 862 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Zee Media in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.30. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.30, based on 862 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 Zee Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zee Media's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -305.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zee Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zee Media (BOM:532794) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.44, compared to a current price of ₹7.11 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -305.38%. Zee Media's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Zee Media (BOM:532794), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -305.38% 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 Zee Media (BOM:532794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zee Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹7.11 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.44.
GuruFocus considers Zee Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532794:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -305.38%
GF Value™: ₹15.44 vs. price of ₹7.11 (54% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zee Media Corp Ltd engages in the broadcasting of news, current affairs, and other programs in India. It operates in only one segment; the News publishing and broadcasting business. The activities involve the business of broadcasting news, current affairs, and regional language channels, and the sale of television programs. Its revenue streams comprise of advertisement revenue, subscription revenue, and other sales and services that include the sale of programs and content and channel management fees.
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