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Companhia Brasileira de AluminioBSP:CBAV3 +0.28%55 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3686% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates BSP:CBAV3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,382 Metals & Mining companies, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks better than 75.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CBAV3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.99 Med: 0.88 Max: 22
Current: 3.37
During the past 9 years, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.00%. The lowest was -23.99%. And the median was 0.88%.
BSP:CBAV3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75.4% of 2382
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.21
vs BSP:CBAV3: 3.37
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) 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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BSP:CBAV3 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio'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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio'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 33.32% mean?
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 33.32% 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio and its competitors. This is 3686% above median its historical median of 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks #586 out of 2382 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 33.32% is 3686% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks #586 out of 2382 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks #586 out of 2382 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio in the top 25% 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio and its competitors. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.32%, which is 3686% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.44, compared to a current price of R$10.81 — trading 98.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.32%, which is 3686% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 11 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 33.32% 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$10.81 is trading 98.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.44.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CBAV3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 33.32% (3686% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: R$5.44 vs. price of R$10.81 (98.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CBAV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Business Description
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio SA is engaged in the exploration of bauxite mining in Brazil, producing and/or trading bauxite, alumina, primary aluminum, and semi-fabricated products in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a wide product range, such as ingots, billets, plates, coils, foil, and extruded products. The company has three operating segments; the Aluminum segment comprises the operations of the aluminum production chain, from bauxite mining to the production of primary and downstream products, the Energy segment; Comprises the sale of surplus energy to the market, and others segment.
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