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Kohat Cement CoKAR:KOHC +1.00%98 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 19.89. GuruFocus rates KAR:KOHC with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨80.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Building Materials companies, Kohat Cement Co ranks better than 85.71% 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. Kohat Cement Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7,483 Mil. Kohat Cement Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨54,423 Mil. Therefore, Kohat Cement Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohat Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:KOHC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.31 Med: 19.89 Max: 35.89
Current: 18.93
During the past 13 years, Kohat Cement Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 35.89%. The lowest was -2.31%. And the median was 19.89%.
KAR:KOHC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.71% of 399
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.08
vs KAR:KOHC: 18.93
Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) 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.
Kohat Cement Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kohat Cement Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohat Cement Co'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.
KAR:KOHC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kohat Cement Co'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.
Kohat Cement Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kohat Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohat Cement Co'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 13.75% mean?
Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.75% 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 Kohat Cement Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 19.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #57 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Kohat Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kohat Cement Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.75% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.89. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08. Kohat Cement Co's value of 13.75% is 170.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #57 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kohat Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohat Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #57 out of 399 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kohat Cement Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08. Kohat Cement Co's value of 13.75% is 170.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.89 vs. the industry median of 5.08, Kohat Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Building Materials companies is 5.08, based on 399 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. Kohat Cement Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.75% is 170.7% 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 Kohat Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohat Cement Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.75%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 19.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohat Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨80.56, compared to a current price of ₨102.56 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.75%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.89 and 170.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.08. Kohat Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 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 Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.75% 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 Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohat Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨102.56 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨80.56.
GuruFocus considers Kohat Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:KOHC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 13.75% (31% below median its 10-year median of 19.89)
GF Value™: ₨80.56 vs. price of ₨102.56 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 170.7% above the Building Materials median (#57 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:KOHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohat Cement Co Ltd is a cement manufacturing company in Pakistan. It offers white and grey cement under Kohat cement and Kohat super white brand name respectively. Its products comprise of Grey Cement and White Cement. The business activity of the organization is operated through the geographical area of Pakistan and Afghanistan and maximum of the income is derived from the region of Pakistan.
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