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Octavius PlantationsBOM:542938 -4.52%70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 11.78. GuruFocus rates BOM:542938 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹143.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,877 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Octavius Plantations ranks worse than 63.45% 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. Octavius Plantations's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6.5 Mil. Octavius Plantations's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹198.6 Mil. Therefore, Octavius Plantations's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octavius Plantations's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542938'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.31 Med: 11.78 Max: 45.19
Current: 4.31
During the past 13 years, Octavius Plantations's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 45.19%. The lowest was 4.31%. And the median was 11.78%.
BOM:542938's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 63.45% of 1877
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.99
vs BOM:542938: 4.31
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.
Octavius Plantations Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Octavius Plantations Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Octavius Plantations'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:542938 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Octavius Plantations'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.
Octavius Plantations Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Octavius Plantations's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octavius Plantations'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 3.29% mean?
Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.29% 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 Octavius Plantations and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 11.78. Over the past decade, Octavius Plantations' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.31 to 45.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Octavius Plantations ranks #1191 out of 1877 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Octavius Plantations' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Octavius Plantations' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.29% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 11.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 45.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.99. Octavius Plantations' value of 3.29% is 58.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octavius Plantations ranks #1191 out of 1877 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Octavius Plantations has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octavius Plantations' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Octavius Plantations ranks #1191 out of 1877 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Octavius Plantations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.99. Octavius Plantations' value of 3.29% is 58.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Octavius Plantations' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.31 to 45.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.78 vs. the industry median of 7.99, Octavius Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.99, based on 1,877 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. Octavius Plantations's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.29% is 58.8% 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 Octavius Plantations and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octavius Plantations's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.29%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 11.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octavius Plantations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹143.57, compared to a current price of ₹42.01 — trading 70.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.29%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 11.78 and 58.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.99. Octavius Plantations' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.29% 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 Octavius Plantations (BOM:542938) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octavius Plantations stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹42.01 is trading 70.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹143.57.
GuruFocus considers Octavius Plantations to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542938:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.29% (72% below median its 10-year median of 11.78)
GF Value™: ₹143.57 vs. price of ₹42.01 (70.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1191 of 1877)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Octavius Plantations Ltd is engaged in the trading and processing of agricultural produce, with business operations mainly in India. The company began with agricultural commodities exports and now owns coffee plantations in Coorg, Karnataka, known as the Scotland of India. Coorg produces premium Arabica and Robusta coffee, catering to exports in Europe, America, and the Far East markets. It operates in two segments: Coffee and Spices, and has expanded to fruits and medicinal plants grown in Coorg. Revenue is mainly from the sale of coffee and coffee beans, with additional income from pepper trading. Octavius offers a diverse range, including premium coffee beans, ground coffee, specialty blends, tea, spices, fruits, and medicinal and aromatic plants, serving customers internationally.
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