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Kothari PetrochemicalsNSE:KOTHARIPET -1.84%91 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 20.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTHARIPET with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹147.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Chemicals companies, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks better than 90.49% 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹712 Mil. Kothari Petrochemicals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,717 Mil. Therefore, Kothari Petrochemicals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Petrochemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.45 Med: 20.91 Max: 29.18
Current: 21.48
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 29.18%. The lowest was 8.45%. And the median was 20.91%.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.49% of 1567
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.8
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 21.48
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.
Kothari Petrochemicals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kothari Petrochemicals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kothari Petrochemicals'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:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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 19.16% mean?
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.16% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.91. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.45 to 29.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #149 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.16% is near median its 10-year median of 20.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.45 to a high of 29.18. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.80. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 19.16% is 230.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #149 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #149 out of 1567 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.80. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 19.16% is 230.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.45 to 29.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.91 vs. the industry median of 5.80, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 5.80, based on 1,567 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.16% is 230.3% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹147.09, compared to a current price of ₹133.56 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.91 and 230.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.80. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.16% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.56 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹147.09.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.16% (near median its 10-year median of 20.91)
GF Value™: ₹147.09 vs. price of ₹133.56 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 230.3% above the Chemicals median (#149 of 1567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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