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ITE (Holdings)HKSE:08092 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 7.98. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, ITE (Holdings) ranks better than 80.61% 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. ITE (Holdings)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2.46 Mil. ITE (Holdings)'s average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$23.78 Mil. Therefore, ITE (Holdings)'s annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ITE (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08092'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.96 Med: 7.98 Max: 25.4
Current: 8.16
During the past 13 years, ITE (Holdings)'s highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.40%. The lowest was -12.96%. And the median was 7.98%.
HKSE:08092's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.61% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs HKSE:08092: 8.16
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.
ITE (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
ITE (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ITE (Holdings)'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.
HKSE:08092 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ITE (Holdings)'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.
ITE (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ITE (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ITE (Holdings)'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% mean?
ITE (Holdings) (HKSE:08092) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% 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 ITE (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, ITE (Holdings) ranks #485 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is ITE (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
ITE (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 7.98. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48. ITE (Holdings)'s value of 10.34% is 316.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITE (Holdings) ranks #485 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does ITE (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ITE (Holdings) ranks #485 out of 2501 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places ITE (Holdings) in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48. ITE (Holdings)'s value of 10.34% is 316.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.98 vs. the industry median of 2.48, ITE (Holdings) 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.48, based on 2,501 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. ITE (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.34% is 316.9% 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 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 ITE (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITE (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 7.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITE (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITE (Holdings) (HKSE:08092) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 7.98 and 316.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.48. 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 ITE (Holdings) (HKSE:08092), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.34% 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.
ITE (Holdings) Ltd is an investment holding company. It is a smartcard and radio frequency identification (RFID) service provider and system integrator in Hong Kong. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in Macao. The company conducts its business within one business segment: smartcard systems, RFID, IT services, and related services.
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