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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. Astron Paper & Board Mill's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-244.45 Mil. Astron Paper & Board Mill's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹680.61 Mil. Therefore, Astron Paper & Board Mill's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -35.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astron Paper & Board Mill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ASTRON'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.41 Med: 5.26 Max: 24.93
Current: -26.41
During the past 13 years, Astron Paper & Board Mill's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 24.93%. The lowest was -47.41%. And the median was 5.26%.
NSE:ASTRON's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 88.89% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.21
vs NSE:ASTRON: -26.41
Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) 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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Astron Paper & Board Mill Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
Astron Paper & Board Mill Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Astron Paper & Board Mill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astron Paper & Board Mill'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 -35.92% mean?
Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -35.92% 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #248 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #248 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astron Paper & Board Mill has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astron Paper & Board Mill's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #248 out of 279 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Astron Paper & Board Mill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.21. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Forest Products companies is 2.21, based on 279 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. 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.28, compared to a current price of ₹3.75 — trading 1239.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.92%. Astron Paper & Board Mill's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.92% 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.75 is trading 1239.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.28.
GuruFocus considers Astron Paper & Board Mill to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTRON:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -35.92%
GF Value™: ₹0.28 vs. price of ₹3.75 (1239.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTRON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is a prominent Indian company specializing in the manufacturing of recycled corrugated paper and Kraft paper derived from waste paper. The company mainly focuses on producing a wide range of Kraft papers that serve various packaging needs. Its product portfolio includes varied products like VTL, High RCT, Kraft Liner, Test Liner, and Corrugated Medium Paper, ranging mainly from 80 GSM to 350 GSM and 16 to 40 BF. The company's dominant source of income is from the sale of Kraft paper.
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