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. Star Paper Mills's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-52 Mil. Star Paper Mills's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,083 Mil. Therefore, Star Paper Mills's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STARPAPER'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 9.11 Max: 18.73
Current: 4.7
During the past 13 years, Star Paper Mills's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.73%. The lowest was 3.54%. And the median was 9.11%.
NSE:STARPAPER's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 63.08% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs NSE:STARPAPER: 4.70
Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) 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.
Star Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Star Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Paper Mills'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.
Star Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Star Paper Mills'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.
Star Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Paper Mills'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 -0.73% mean?
Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.73% 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 Star Paper Mills and its competitors. Over the past decade, Star Paper Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.54 to 18.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Paper Mills ranks #103 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Star Paper Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Star Paper Mills' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.73%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 18.73. Based on the distribution chart, Star Paper Mills ranks #103 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Paper Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Star Paper Mills ranks #103 out of 279 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Star Paper Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.18. Historically, Star Paper Mills' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.54 to 18.73 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Forest Products companies is 2.18, based on 279 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 Star Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Paper Mills's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹168.97, compared to a current price of ₹139.08 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.73%. Star Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.73% 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 Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Paper Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹139.08 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹168.97.
GuruFocus considers Star Paper Mills to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARPAPER:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -0.73%
GF Value™: ₹168.97 vs. price of ₹139.08 (17.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Paper Mills Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and supply of Paper, paperboard, and other related products as its core business. It produces a wide range of Industrial Packaging and cultural paper catering to various segments of the consumer. It sells within Indian markets and Outside India.
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