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Tata CommunicationsNSE:TATACOMM -0.39%81 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TATACOMM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,025.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Telecommunication Services companies, Tata Communications ranks better than 99.7% 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. Tata Communications's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹5,369 Mil. Tata Communications's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-21,972 Mil. Therefore, Tata Communications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tata Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TATACOMM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
NSE:TATACOMM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.7% of 328
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.285
vs NSE:TATACOMM: Negative Tangible Equity
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.
Tata Communications Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Tata Communications Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tata Communications'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:TATACOMM vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tata Communications'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.
Tata Communications Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tata Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata Communications'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Tata Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #1 out of 328 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Tata Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Tata Communications' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #1 out of 328 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tata Communications has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #1 out of 328 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Tata Communications in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.29. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.29, based on 328 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 Tata Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,025.68, compared to a current price of ₹1,773.70 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Tata Communications' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Jun. 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 Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,773.70 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,025.68.
GuruFocus considers Tata Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TATACOMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tata Communications Ltd offers international and national voice and data transmission services, selling and leasing of bandwidth on undersea cable systems, internet connectivity services, and other value-added services comprising unified conferencing and collaboration services, managed hosting, mobile roaming and signalling services, transponder lease, television uplinking and other managed services, data center colocation services, network management and support, and other related services. The Group also undertakes leasing, letting out, licensing or developing immovable properties to earn income, including rental, lease and license income from land and buildings. Its segments are Data Services, Voice Solutions, and Real Estate, with Data Services generating maximum revenue.
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