The historical rank and industry rank for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TNPL'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.93 Med: 6.77 Max: 21.96
Current: 11.48
During the past 13 years, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's highest ROE % was 21.96%. The lowest was -3.93%. And the median was 6.77%.
NSE:TNPL's ROE % is ranked better than 88.21% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs NSE:TNPL: 11.48
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ROE % Related Terms
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ROE % Historical Data
* 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ROE % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ROE % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a ROE % of 41.50% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. This is 513% above median its historical median of 6.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #33 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' ROE % too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current ROE % of 41.50% is 513% above median its 10-year median of 6.77. The Forest Products industry median ROE % is 2.07. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 41.50% is 1904.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #33 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' ROE % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #33 out of 280 companies for ROE %. This places Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.07. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 41.50% is 1904.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has consistently been above 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROE % among Forest Products companies is 2.07, based on 280 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current ROE % of 41.50% is 1904.8% above 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROE % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current ROE % is 41.50%, which is 513% above median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹183.13, compared to a current price of ₹144.99 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 41.50%, which is 513% above median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 1904.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.07. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current ROE % is 41.50% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹144.99 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹183.13.
GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:
ROE %: 41.50% (513% above median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: ₹183.13 vs. price of ₹144.99 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1904.8% above the Forest Products median (#33 of 280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TNPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
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