Thendesh (NSE:SANDESH) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -9.68% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:SANDESH The Sandesh Ltd NSE:SANDESH
76 GF Score
Price ₹972.85
GF Value ₹1,760.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Thendesh Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Thendesh NSE:SANDESH -0.95% 76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.68% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SANDESH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,760.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Media - Diversified companies, Thendesh ranks worse than 51.74% 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. Thendesh's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1,381 Mil. Thendesh's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,268 Mil. Therefore, Thendesh's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Thendesh's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SANDESH' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71   Med: 9.95   Max: 16.29
Current: 4.71

During the past 13 years, Thendesh's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 16.29%. The lowest was 4.71%. And the median was 9.95%.

NSE:SANDESH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
51.74% of 864 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.44 vs NSE:SANDESH: 4.71

Thendesh  (NSE:SANDESH) 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.


Thendesh Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Thendesh Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thendesh'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.

Thendesh Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Thendesh Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Thendesh Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.73 17.17 1.09 10.90 -9.68

NSE:SANDESH vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Thendesh'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.


Thendesh Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Thendesh's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thendesh's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Thendesh Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Thendesh's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=658.433/( (13524.842+14268.257 )/ 2 )
=658.433/13896.5495
=4.74 %

Thendesh's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1381.444/( (0+14268.257)/ 1 )
=-1381.444/14268.257
=-9.68 %

* 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 -9.68% mean?
Thendesh (NSE:SANDESH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -9.68% 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 Thendesh and its competitors. Over the past decade, Thendesh's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.71 to 16.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Thendesh ranks #447 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Thendesh's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Thendesh's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.68%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 16.29. Based on the distribution chart, Thendesh ranks #447 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thendesh has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thendesh's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Thendesh ranks #447 out of 864 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Thendesh in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Historically, Thendesh's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.71 to 16.29 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.44, based on 864 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. 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 Thendesh and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thendesh's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thendesh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thendesh (NSE:SANDESH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,760.88, compared to a current price of ₹972.85 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.68%. Thendesh's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Thendesh (NSE:SANDESH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -9.68% 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 Thendesh (NSE:SANDESH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thendesh stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹972.85 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,760.88. GuruFocus considers Thendesh to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SANDESH:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -9.68%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,760.88 vs. price of ₹972.85 (44.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SANDESH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thendesh Business Description

Other Exchanges 526725:India
Address Lad Society Road, Sandesh Bhavan, P.O. Bodakdev, Behind Vastrapur Gam, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380054
The Sandesh Ltd belongs to the regional print media Industry and is the publisher of SANDESH, a Gujarati daily newspaper in the Gujarat Region of India. The company is involved in the business of editing, printing, and publishing newspapers and periodicals, and also runs a Gujarati news channel called Sandesh News, and an out-of-home business under the name of OOH. It operates in two business segments, namely Media, which generates the maximum revenue, and Finance.
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