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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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
NSE:SUNDRMBRAK vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: ROE % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sundaram Brake Linings'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.
Sundaram Brake Linings ROE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sundaram Brake Linings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sundaram Brake Linings'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) has a ROE % of 1.89% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Sundaram Brake Linings and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #848 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Sundaram Brake Linings' ROE % too high?
Sundaram Brake Linings' current ROE % of 1.89% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.10. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROE % is 6.92. Sundaram Brake Linings' value of 1.89% is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #848 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sundaram Brake Linings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sundaram Brake Linings' ROE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #848 out of 1307 companies for ROE %. This places Sundaram Brake Linings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.92. Sundaram Brake Linings' value of 1.89% is 72.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 6.92, Sundaram Brake Linings 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 ROE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.92, based on 1,307 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. Sundaram Brake Linings's current ROE % of 1.89% is 72.7% 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 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 Sundaram Brake Linings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROE % is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sundaram Brake Linings's current ROE % is 1.89%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sundaram Brake Linings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹716.98, compared to a current price of ₹690.10 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 1.89%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 72.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.92. Sundaram Brake Linings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK), the current ROE % is 1.89% 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 Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Brake Linings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹690.10 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹716.98.
GuruFocus considers Sundaram Brake Linings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SUNDRMBRAK:
ROE %: 1.89% (54% below median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: ₹716.98 vs. price of ₹690.10 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#848 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SUNDRMBRAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd is involved in the manufacture of automotive, non-automotive, railway, and industrial friction materials. Its products are used as raw materials for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, tractors (agricultural), railways, and the two-wheeler industry. The company offers products, including Brake Linings, Clutch Facings, Disc Brake pads, and others. Its only operating segment is friction materials. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from India, and also exports its products outside India.
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