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Cosmo FirstNSE:COSMOFIRST +2.33%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 13.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:COSMOFIRST with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹851.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Packaging & Containers companies, Cosmo First ranks better than 68.99% 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. Cosmo First's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,476 Mil. Cosmo First's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,964 Mil. Therefore, Cosmo First's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosmo First's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COSMOFIRST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.74 Med: 13.44 Max: 38.89
Current: 10.25
During the past 13 years, Cosmo First's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 38.89%. The lowest was 4.74%. And the median was 13.44%.
NSE:COSMOFIRST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 68.99% of 387
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs NSE:COSMOFIRST: 10.25
Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) 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.
Cosmo First Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Cosmo First Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosmo First'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.
NSE:COSMOFIRST vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cosmo First'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.
Cosmo First Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cosmo First's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosmo First'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 9.25% mean?
Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.25% 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 Cosmo First and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 13.44. Over the past decade, Cosmo First's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.74 to 38.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #120 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Cosmo First's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Cosmo First's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.25% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 13.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.74 to a high of 38.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91. Cosmo First's value of 9.25% is 56.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #120 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosmo First has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosmo First's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #120 out of 387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Cosmo First in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91. Cosmo First's value of 9.25% is 56.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cosmo First's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.74 to 38.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 5.91, Cosmo First 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.91, based on 387 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. Cosmo First's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.25% is 56.5% 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 Cosmo First and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosmo First's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.25%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 13.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosmo First stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹851.84, compared to a current price of ₹846.40 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.25%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 56.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.91. Cosmo First's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.25% 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 Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmo First stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹846.40 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹851.84.
GuruFocus considers Cosmo First to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COSMOFIRST:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 9.25% (31% below median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: ₹851.84 vs. price of ₹846.40 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#120 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COSMOFIRST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosmo First Ltd is engaged in specialty films for packaging, lamination, and labeling applications. The company offers sustainable solutions to industries, including food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The segments of the company are packaging, specialty chemicals, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from Packaging.
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