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Bank AsiaDHA:BANKASIA +1.64%81 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 9.71. GuruFocus rates DHA:BANKASIA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT18.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,521 Banks companies, Bank Asia ranks better than 51.15% 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. Bank Asia's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT5,133 Mil. Bank Asia's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT36,205 Mil. Therefore, Bank Asia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:BANKASIA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.82 Med: 9.71 Max: 13.27
Current: 11.41
During the past 13 years, Bank Asia's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.27%. The lowest was 7.82%. And the median was 9.71%.
DHA:BANKASIA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 51.15% of 1521
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 11.24
vs DHA:BANKASIA: 11.41
Bank Asia (DHA:BANKASIA) 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.
Bank Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Bank Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank Asia'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.
Bank Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank Asia'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.
Bank Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank Asia'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 14.18% mean?
Bank Asia (DHA:BANKASIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.18% 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 Bank Asia and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 9.71. Over the past decade, Bank Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.82 to 13.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank Asia ranks #743 out of 1521 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Bank Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Bank Asia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.18% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 9.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 13.27. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.24. Bank Asia's value of 14.18% is 26.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank Asia ranks #743 out of 1521 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank Asia has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank Asia ranks #743 out of 1521 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Bank Asia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.24. Bank Asia's value of 14.18% is 26.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank Asia's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.82 to 13.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.71 vs. the industry median of 11.24, Bank Asia 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Banks companies is 11.24, based on 1,521 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. Bank Asia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.18% is 26.2% 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 Bank Asia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank Asia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 9.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Asia (DHA:BANKASIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT18.83, compared to a current price of BDT18.60 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 9.71 and 26.2% above the Banks industry median of 11.24. Bank Asia's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Bank Asia (DHA:BANKASIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18% 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 Bank Asia (DHA:BANKASIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Asia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT18.60 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT18.83.
GuruFocus considers Bank Asia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:BANKASIA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.18% (46% above median its 10-year median of 9.71)
GF Value™: BDT18.83 vs. price of BDT18.60 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% above the Banks median (#743 of 1521)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:BANKASIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank Asia PLC is a Bangladesh-based Bank. The bank offers a range of banking products and services, including mobile banking, ATM services, credit card facilities, internet banking, foreign currency accounts, and additional services. Its principal activities include providing a range of conventional and Islamic commercial banking services to its customers through its branches, Islamic windows, SME centers, and alternative delivery channels. The Bank's operating segments are comprised of Conventional Banking, Islamic Banking, Off-shore Banking, Bank Asia Securities Limited, BA Exchange Company (UK) Limited, and BA Express USA Inc., of which the maximum revenue is generated from its Conventional Banking segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from operations in Bangladesh.
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