The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Petrochemicals Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:J28'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.97 Med: 16.64 Max: 35.82
Current: 16.4
During the past 13 years, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 35.82%. The lowest was 10.97%. And the median was 16.64%.
FRA:J28's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.89
vs FRA:J28: 16.40
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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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 8.61% mean?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.61% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 16.64. Over the past decade, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.97 to 35.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #62 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.61% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.97 to a high of 35.82. The Agriculture industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.89. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 8.61% is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #62 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Petrochemicals Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #62 out of 248 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Southern Petrochemicals Industries in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.89. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 8.61% is 9.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.97 to 35.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.64 vs. the industry median of 7.89, Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Agriculture companies is 7.89, based on 248 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. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.61% is 9.1% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.61%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 16.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock overvalued right now?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.75, compared to a current price of €3.20 — trading 82% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.61%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.64 and 9.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.89. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.61% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (FRA:J28) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.20 is trading 82% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J28:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.61% (48% below median its 10-year median of 16.64)
GF Value™: €17.75 vs. price of €3.20 (82% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% above the Agriculture median (#62 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J28 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Business Description
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corp Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, including urea and neem-coated urea. The company operates a large fertilizer complex in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, capable of producing substantial volumes to support agricultural productivity across India. SPIC also provides secondary and micronutrient fertilizers, organic fertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth regulators to enrich soil and crop health. Its industrial by-products, such as phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, serve other sectors like cement and aluminum production. Revenue is majorly generated from the sale of fertilizer products through an extensive dealer network serving rural and farming communities nationwide.
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