CITICCTPCF -4.19%91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates CTPCF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 567 Conglomerates companies, CITIC ranks worse than 70.55% on this metric.
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. CITIC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7,810 Mil. CITIC's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,787,620 Mil. Therefore, CITIC's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CITIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CTPCF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.63 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, CITIC's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.69%. The lowest was 0.47%. And the median was 0.63%.
CTPCF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 70.55% of 567
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.69
vs CTPCF: 0.47
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.
CITIC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CITIC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CITIC'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.
CTPCF vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, CITIC'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.
CITIC Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CITIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CITIC'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.44% mean?
CITIC (CTPCF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.44% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CITIC and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, CITIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.47 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #400 out of 567 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is CITIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CITIC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.44% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.69. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69. CITIC's value of 0.44% is 83.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC ranks #400 out of 567 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CITIC has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #400 out of 567 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CITIC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69. CITIC's value of 0.44% is 83.6% below this benchmark. Historically, CITIC's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.47 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 2.69, CITIC 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-Asset for a Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.69, based on 567 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. CITIC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.44% is 83.6% 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-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 CITIC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.44%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC (CTPCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.33, compared to a current price of $1.35 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.44%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 83.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.69. CITIC's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 CITIC (CTPCF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.44% as of Dec. 2025. 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 CITIC (CTPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.35 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.33.
GuruFocus considers CITIC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTPCF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.44% (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: $1.33 vs. price of $1.35 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% below the Conglomerates median (#400 of 567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CITIC Ltd is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate. The company has comprehensively deepened reforms, promoted high-quality development and continuously enhanced its value creation capability and shareholder returns. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Comprehensive Financial Services, Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, New Consumption, and New-type urbanisation. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which includes exploration, processing, and trading of resources and energy products, including iron ore, copper, and crude oil, and the manufacturing of special steels. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, followed by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and Overseas markets.
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