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Tamilnadu PetroproductsNSE:TNPETRO -1.31%70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 12.99. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPETRO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹70.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,568 Chemicals companies, Tamilnadu Petroproducts ranks better than 68.88% 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. Tamilnadu Petroproducts's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹324 Mil. Tamilnadu Petroproducts's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,164 Mil. Therefore, Tamilnadu Petroproducts's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tamilnadu Petroproducts's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TNPETRO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.36 Med: 12.99 Max: 26.19
Current: 10.06
During the past 13 years, Tamilnadu Petroproducts's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 26.19%. The lowest was 4.36%. And the median was 12.99%.
NSE:TNPETRO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 68.88% of 1568
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.785
vs NSE:TNPETRO: 10.06
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.
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tamilnadu Petroproducts'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:TNPETRO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tamilnadu Petroproducts'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.
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamilnadu Petroproducts's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamilnadu Petroproducts'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 3.18% mean?
Tamilnadu Petroproducts (NSE:TNPETRO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.18% 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 Tamilnadu Petroproducts and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 12.99. Over the past decade, Tamilnadu Petroproducts' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.36 to 26.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamilnadu Petroproducts ranks #488 out of 1568 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Tamilnadu Petroproducts' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Tamilnadu Petroproducts' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.18% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 12.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.36 to a high of 26.19. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.79. Tamilnadu Petroproducts' value of 3.18% is 45% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamilnadu Petroproducts ranks #488 out of 1568 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tamilnadu Petroproducts has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamilnadu Petroproducts' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tamilnadu Petroproducts ranks #488 out of 1568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Tamilnadu Petroproducts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.79. Tamilnadu Petroproducts' value of 3.18% is 45% below this benchmark. Historically, Tamilnadu Petroproducts' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.36 to 26.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.99 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Tamilnadu Petroproducts 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.79, based on 1,568 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. Tamilnadu Petroproducts's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.18% is 45% 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 Tamilnadu Petroproducts and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamilnadu Petroproducts's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.18%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 12.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamilnadu Petroproducts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamilnadu Petroproducts (NSE:TNPETRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹70.89, compared to a current price of ₹93.42 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.18%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 12.99 and 45% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.79. Tamilnadu Petroproducts' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Tamilnadu Petroproducts (NSE:TNPETRO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.18% 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 Tamilnadu Petroproducts (NSE:TNPETRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamilnadu Petroproducts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹93.42 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹70.89.
GuruFocus considers Tamilnadu Petroproducts to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPETRO:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.18% (76% below median its 10-year median of 12.99)
GF Value™: ₹70.89 vs. price of ₹93.42 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45% below the Chemicals median (#488 of 1568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TNPETRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of petrochemical products. Its product portfolio includes Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), Caustic Soda, Chlorine and Propylene Oxide. The company has its unit situated in Manali, Chennai. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) products followed by the sale of Propylene Oxide, and the sale of Caustic soda Lye. The company also generates a small amount of revenue from the sale of services. Geographically, it generates a majority of revenue from India.
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