Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.17% (As of Mar. 2026) — 160% Above Median

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FRA:21C Central China Securities Co Ltd FRA:21C
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Price €0.18
GF Value €0.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Central China Securities Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Central China Securities Co FRA:21C 35 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:21C with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Capital Markets companies, Central China Securities Co ranks worse than 58.97% 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. Central China Securities Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €84.7 Mil. Central China Securities Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,220.5 Mil. Therefore, Central China Securities Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central China Securities Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:21C' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.45   Max: 1.76
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, Central China Securities Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.76%. The lowest was 0.14%. And the median was 0.45%.

FRA:21C's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
58.97% of 814 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs FRA:21C: 0.94

Central China Securities Co  (FRA:21C) 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 company’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 company’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.


Central China Securities Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Central China Securities Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central China Securities Co'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.

Central China Securities Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Central China Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 0.20 0.41 0.48 0.80

Central China Securities Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 1.19 0.93 0.46 1.17

FRA:21C vs MS, GS, SCHW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Central China Securities Co'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.


Central China Securities Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Central China Securities Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central China Securities Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Central China Securities Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Central China Securities Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=55.269/( (6734.533+7051.866)/ 2 )
=55.269/6893.1995
=0.80 %

Central China Securities Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=84.668/( (7051.866+7389.128)/ 2 )
=84.668/7220.497
=1.17 %

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% mean?
Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Central China Securities Co and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Central China Securities Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #480 out of 814 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Central China Securities Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Central China Securities Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.76. The Capital Markets industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.57. Central China Securities Co's value of 1.17% is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #480 out of 814 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central China Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Securities Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Central China Securities Co ranks #480 out of 814 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Central China Securities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.57. Central China Securities Co's value of 1.17% is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Central China Securities Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Central China Securities Co 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 1.57, based on 814 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. Central China Securities Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% is 25.5% 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 Central China Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Securities Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.24, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 25.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.57. Central China Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17% 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 Central China Securities Co (FRA:21C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.24. GuruFocus considers Central China Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:21C:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.17% (160% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: €0.24 vs. price of €0.18 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.5% below the Capital Markets median (#480 of 814)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:21C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central China Securities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01375:Hong Kong601375:China
Address No. 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Central China Securities Co Ltd is a securities firm in Henan with a full-service business platform and strategic presence in China. Its reporting segments are mainly divided into: wealth management business segment, proprietary business segment, investment banking business segment, credit business segment, investment management business segment, futures business segment, overseas business segment, headquarters, and other business segment.
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