IIFL FinanceNSE:IIFL -1.28%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:IIFL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹606.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 524 Credit Services companies, IIFL Finance ranks better than 70.42% 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. IIFL Finance's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹23,474 Mil. IIFL Finance's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹139,126 Mil. Therefore, IIFL Finance's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IIFL Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IIFL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.29 Med: 17.75 Max: 20.05
Current: 12.69
During the past 13 years, IIFL Finance's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.05%. The lowest was 3.29%. And the median was 17.75%.
NSE:IIFL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 70.42% of 524
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 7.055
vs NSE:IIFL: 12.69
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.
IIFL Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
IIFL Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IIFL Finance'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:IIFL vs V, MA, AXP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, IIFL Finance'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.
IIFL Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, IIFL Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IIFL Finance'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 16.87% mean?
IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.87% 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 IIFL Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.75. Over the past decade, IIFL Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.29 to 20.05. According to the industry distribution chart, IIFL Finance ranks #155 out of 524 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is IIFL Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
IIFL Finance's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.87% is near median its 10-year median of 17.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 20.05. The Credit Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.06. IIFL Finance's value of 16.87% is 139.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IIFL Finance ranks #155 out of 524 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IIFL Finance has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IIFL Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, IIFL Finance ranks #155 out of 524 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts IIFL Finance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.06. IIFL Finance's value of 16.87% is 139.1% above this benchmark. Historically, IIFL Finance's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.29 to 20.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.75 vs. the industry median of 7.06, IIFL Finance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Credit Services companies is 7.06, based on 524 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. IIFL Finance's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 16.87% is 139.1% 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 IIFL Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IIFL Finance's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IIFL Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹606.19, compared to a current price of ₹517.80 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.75 and 139.1% above the Credit Services industry median of 7.06. IIFL Finance's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.87% 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 IIFL Finance (NSE:IIFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IIFL Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹517.80 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹606.19.
GuruFocus considers IIFL Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IIFL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 16.87% (near median its 10-year median of 17.75)
GF Value™: ₹606.19 vs. price of ₹517.80 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.1% above the Credit Services median (#155 of 524)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IIFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IIFL Finance Ltd and its subsidiaries provide financial services in India. The company is based in India and generates all revenue domestically. It operates under two primary business units: core products and synergistic products. Core products account for the firm's offerings of home loans, gold loans, business loans, and microfinance solutions. Synergistic products involve the company's operations in capital markets, construction, and real estate. Home loans and business loans together make up the operating component of its product offerings.
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