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Coal IndiaNSE:COALINDIA -0.83%94 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 42.65. GuruFocus rates NSE:COALINDIA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹458.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Other Energy Sources companies, Coal India ranks better than 91.67% 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. Coal India's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹354,084 Mil. Coal India's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,087,878 Mil. Therefore, Coal India's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COALINDIA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.87 Med: 42.65 Max: 74.98
Current: 31.52
During the past 13 years, Coal India's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 74.98%. The lowest was 30.87%. And the median was 42.65%.
NSE:COALINDIA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 91.67% of 180
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs NSE:COALINDIA: 31.52
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) 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.
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coal India'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.
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Coal India'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.
Coal India Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coal India'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.55% mean?
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.55% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Coal India and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 42.65. Over the past decade, Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 30.87 to 74.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #15 out of 180 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Coal India's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.55% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 42.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.87 to a high of 74.98. The Other Energy Sources industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.99. Coal India's value of 32.55% is 3187.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coal India ranks #15 out of 180 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coal India has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coal India's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #15 out of 180 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Coal India in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.99. Coal India's value of 32.55% is 3187.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Coal India's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 30.87 to 74.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.65 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Coal India 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.99, based on 180 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. Coal India's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.55% is 3187.9% 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 Coal India and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coal India's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.55%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 42.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹458.26, compared to a current price of ₹407.10 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.55%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 42.65 and 3187.9% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.99. Coal India's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.55% as of Jun. 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹407.10 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹458.26.
GuruFocus considers Coal India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COALINDIA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 32.55% (24% below median its 10-year median of 42.65)
GF Value™: ₹458.26 vs. price of ₹407.10 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3187.9% above the Other Energy Sources median (#15 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COALINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coal India Ltd is a state-owned coal mining company, which was formed when the government took over many private coal mines. Coal India is responsible for the vast majority of India's coal production. The Company is engaged in a single segment business of Coal mining.
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