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NavaNSE:NAVA +0.05%87 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates NSE:NAVA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹527.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Nava ranks better than 61.02% 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. Nava's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,085 Mil. Nava's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹82,191 Mil. Therefore, Nava's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nava's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NAVA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14 Med: 11.05 Max: 18.37
Current: 10.28
During the past 13 years, Nava's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.37%. The lowest was 3.14%. And the median was 11.05%.
NSE:NAVA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 61.02% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.38
vs NSE:NAVA: 10.28
Nava (NSE:NAVA) 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.
Nava Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Nava Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nava'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:NAVA vs MMM, HON: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nava'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.
Nava Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nava's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nava'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 6.19% mean?
Nava (NSE:NAVA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.19% 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 Nava and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Nava's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.14 to 18.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Nava ranks #214 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Nava's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Nava's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.19% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 18.37. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.38. Nava's value of 6.19% is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nava ranks #214 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nava has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nava's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nava ranks #214 out of 549 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Nava in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.38. Nava's value of 6.19% is 16.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nava's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.14 to 18.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 7.38, Nava has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 7.38, based on 549 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. Nava's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.19% is 16.1% below 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 Nava and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nava's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.19%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nava stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nava (NSE:NAVA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹527.49, compared to a current price of ₹553.45 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.19%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 16.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 7.38. Nava's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Nava (NSE:NAVA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.19% 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 Nava (NSE:NAVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nava stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹553.45 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹527.49.
GuruFocus considers Nava to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NAVA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 6.19% (44% below median its 10-year median of 11.05)
GF Value™: ₹527.49 vs. price of ₹553.45 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% below the Conglomerates median (#214 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NAVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nava Ltd is a multinational company, operating in India, South East Asia and Africa. It is a diversified group, with businesses in Energy, Ferro alloys, Operation and maintenance, mining, agribusiness and healthcare. The company's business segments include: Ferro Alloys; and Energy. It derives maximum revenue from Domestic market.
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