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Datang International Power Generation CoLSE:DAT 53 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 700% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:DAT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks better than 61.81% on this metric.
LSE:DAT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2 Med: 0.45 Max: 2.5
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, Datang International Power Generation Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.50%. The lowest was -3.20%. And the median was 0.45%.
LSE:DAT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.81% of 453
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs LSE:DAT: 2.50
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Datang International Power Generation Co 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
LSE:DAT vs CEG, VST, NRG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation Co'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% mean?
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #173 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.16. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 3.60% is 210.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #173 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #173 out of 453 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Datang International Power Generation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.16. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 3.60% is 210.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Datang International Power Generation Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.16, based on 453 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% is 210.3% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60%, which is 700% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.25 — trading 88.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60%, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 210.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.16. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.25 is trading 88.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DAT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.60% (700% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.25 (88.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#173 of 453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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