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Metro BrandsNSE:METROBRAND -0.29%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 22.32. GuruFocus rates NSE:METROBRAND with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,464.19 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,065 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Brands ranks better than 76.34% 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. Metro Brands's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,667 Mil. Metro Brands's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹18,304 Mil. Therefore, Metro Brands's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.39 Med: 22.32 Max: 27.37
Current: 24.53
During the past 8 years, Metro Brands's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 27.37%. The lowest was 8.39%. And the median was 22.32%.
NSE:METROBRAND's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 76.34% of 1065
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 24.53
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) 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.
Metro Brands Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Metro Brands Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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 25.50% mean?
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.50% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 22.32. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.39 to 27.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #252 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Metro Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Metro Brands' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.50% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 22.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.39 to a high of 27.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. Metro Brands' value of 25.50% is 201.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #252 out of 1065 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #252 out of 1065 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Metro Brands in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45. Metro Brands' value of 25.50% is 201.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Brands' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.39 to 27.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.32 vs. the industry median of 8.45, Metro Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.45, based on 1,065 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. Metro Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.50% is 201.8% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.50%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 22.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,464.19, compared to a current price of ₹1,021.90 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.50%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 22.32 and 201.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.45. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.50% 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,021.90 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,464.19.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 25.50% (14% above median its 10-year median of 22.32)
GF Value™: ₹1,464.19 vs. price of ₹1,021.90 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 201.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#252 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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