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Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA -3.64%86 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨458.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 581 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks better than 63.51% 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. Shifa International Hospitals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,202 Mil. Shifa International Hospitals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,248 Mil. Therefore, Shifa International Hospitals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shifa International Hospitals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 11.97 Max: 20.3
Current: 16.86
During the past 13 years, Shifa International Hospitals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.30%. The lowest was 0.01%. And the median was 11.97%.
KAR:SHFA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 63.51% of 581
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.13
vs KAR:SHFA: 16.86
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shifa International Hospitals 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals'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 13.55% mean?
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.55% 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 20.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #212 out of 581 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.55% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 20.30. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.13. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 13.55% is 33.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #212 out of 581 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #212 out of 581 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Shifa International Hospitals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.13. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 13.55% is 33.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 20.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 10.13, Shifa International Hospitals 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.13, based on 581 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.55% is 33.8% 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.55%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨458.42, compared to a current price of ₨519.27 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.55%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 33.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.13. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.55% 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨519.27 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨458.42.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 13.55% (13% above median its 10-year median of 11.97)
GF Value™: ₨458.42 vs. price of ₨519.27 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#212 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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