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City Online ServicesBOM:538674 47 ROE % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:538674 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Telecommunication Services companies, City Online Services ranks worse than 288184.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Online Services's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, City Online Services's highest ROE % was 1.11%. The lowest was -503.91%. And the median was -33.89%.
BOM:538674's ROE % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROE % only.
City Online Services (BOM:538674) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, City Online Services's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
City Online Services ROE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, City Online Services's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Online Services's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
* Note that if the average Total Stockholders Equity is zero or negative, then ROE % would be considered meaningless and hence not be calculated.
City Online Services (BOM:538674) has a ROE % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on City Online Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, City Online Services ranks #999999 out of 347 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is City Online Services' ROE % too high?
City Online Services' current ROE % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, City Online Services ranks #999999 out of 347 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, City Online Services has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Online Services' ROE % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, City Online Services ranks #999999 out of 347 companies for ROE %. This places City Online Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 7.35. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.35, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on City Online Services and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROE % is 7.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Online Services's current ROE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Online Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Online Services (BOM:538674) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.01, compared to a current price of ₹8.16 — trading 62.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 0.00%. City Online Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City Online Services (BOM:538674), the current ROE % is 0.00% 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 City Online Services (BOM:538674) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Online Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.16 is trading 62.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.01.
GuruFocus considers City Online Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538674:
ROE %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹5.01 vs. price of ₹8.16 (62.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538674 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Online Services Ltd provides internet-based services, including internet bandwidth, digital television, data center solutions, Voice over Internet Protocol services, WiFi, and real-time data, voice, and video solutions. The company serves diverse sectors such as corporate clients, media companies, hospitality, and residential complexes. Its operations focus on both wired and wireless internet connectivity, web hosting, server co-location, video streaming, and webcasting services. With a presence prominently in India across states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, it generates revenue through subscription and service fees for its internet and digital communication offerings. The company also delivers triple play services that combine internet, telephone, and direct-to-home television.
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