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China Yuchai InternationalCYD -0.65%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates CYD with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $17.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Yuchai International ranks worse than 60.48% 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. China Yuchai International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $49 Mil. China Yuchai International's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,288 Mil. Therefore, China Yuchai International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Yuchai International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CYD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 2.18 Max: 4.66
Current: 1.95
During the past 13 years, China Yuchai International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.66%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 2.18%.
CYD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 60.48% of 1331
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.16
vs CYD: 1.95
China Yuchai International (NYSE:CYD) 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 companyÂ’s 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 companyÂ’s 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 Yuchai International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
China Yuchai International Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
China Yuchai International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
CYD vs PSNY, LCID, LOT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, China Yuchai International'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 Yuchai International Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Yuchai International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yuchai International'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 1.14% mean?
China Yuchai International (CYD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% 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 China Yuchai International and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, China Yuchai International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.92 to 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yuchai International ranks #805 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is China Yuchai International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
China Yuchai International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 4.66. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.16. China Yuchai International's value of 1.14% is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yuchai International ranks #805 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yuchai International has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yuchai International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PSNY and LCID?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Yuchai International ranks #805 out of 1331 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places China Yuchai International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.16. China Yuchai International's value of 1.14% is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, China Yuchai International's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.92 to 4.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 3.16, China Yuchai International 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.16, 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. China Yuchai International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.14% is 63.9% 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 China Yuchai International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yuchai International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yuchai International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yuchai International (CYD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.91, compared to a current price of $45.84 — trading 155.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 63.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.16. China Yuchai International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 China Yuchai International (CYD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.14% 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 China Yuchai International (CYD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yuchai International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.84 is trading 155.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.91.
GuruFocus considers China Yuchai International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.14% (48% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: $17.91 vs. price of $45.84 (155.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#805 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yuchai International Ltd is a Bermuda holding company that is a subsidiary of Singapore-based Hong Leong Asia. China Yuchai International operates through its majority-owned subsidiary Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company, a China-based company that manufactures, assembles, and distributes diesel engines for various vehicles including trucks, buses, and cars, as well as construction and agricultural, marine, and power-generation equipment. It generates the majority of its sales from the Chinese market.
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