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Carbacid InvestmentsNAI:CARB -0.42%88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.17% as of Jan. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 13.59. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks better than 89.36% 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. Carbacid Investments's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was KES930 Mil. Carbacid Investments's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was KES5,117 Mil. Therefore, Carbacid Investments's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 18.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carbacid Investments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CARB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.58 Med: 13.59 Max: 20.92
Current: 20.92
During the past 13 years, Carbacid Investments's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.92%. The lowest was 8.58%. And the median was 13.59%.
NAI:CARB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 89.36% of 1570
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.88
vs NAI:CARB: 20.92
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.
Carbacid Investments Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Carbacid Investments Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.
NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments'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 two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.17% mean?
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.17% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 13.59. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.58 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #167 out of 1570 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Carbacid Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.17% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 13.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.58 to a high of 20.92. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.88. Carbacid Investments' value of 18.17% is 209% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #167 out of 1570 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #167 out of 1570 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.88. Carbacid Investments' value of 18.17% is 209% above this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.58 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.59 vs. the industry median of 5.88, Carbacid Investments 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.88, based on 1,570 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. Carbacid Investments's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.17% is 209% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.17%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 13.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.27, compared to a current price of KES35.75 — trading 60.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.17%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 13.59 and 209% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.88. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.17% as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES35.75 is trading 60.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.27.
GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 18.17% (34% above median its 10-year median of 13.59)
GF Value™: KES22.27 vs. price of KES35.75 (60.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 209% above the Chemicals median (#167 of 1570)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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