Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. China Enterprises's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $-0.97 Mil. China Enterprises's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $100.94 Mil. Therefore, China Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -0.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CSHEF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 3.19 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
China Enterprises (OTCPK:CSHEF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
China Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
China Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for China Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CSHEF vs FLES, PFTI, APTV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
China Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2018) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.96% mean?
China Enterprises (CSHEF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.96% as of Dec. 2018. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on China Enterprises and its competitors.
Is China Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
China Enterprises' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.96%.
How does China Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FLES and PFTI?
China Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.96% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. 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-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.19, based on 1,331 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on China Enterprises and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
China Enterprises (CSHEF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.96%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.96%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Enterprises (CSHEF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.96% as of Dec. 2018. 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.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CSHEF has been successfully added to your 
