Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.41% (As of Dec. 2025) — 68% Below Median

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LUX:WLSRS Walsin Lihwa Corp LUX:WLSRS
73 GF Score
Price $11.00
GF Value $10.18
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What is Walsin Lihwa Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Walsin Lihwa LUX:WLSRS 73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 4.41. GuruFocus rates LUX:WLSRS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.18. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Walsin Lihwa ranks worse than 56.15% 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. Walsin Lihwa's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $129 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,197 Mil. Therefore, Walsin Lihwa's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.41%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Walsin Lihwa's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LUX:WLSRS' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08   Med: 4.41   Max: 8.99
Current: 1.17

During the past 13 years, Walsin Lihwa's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.99%. The lowest was 1.08%. And the median was 4.41%.

LUX:WLSRS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
56.15% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.015 vs LUX:WLSRS: 1.17

Walsin Lihwa  (LUX:WLSRS) 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.


Walsin Lihwa Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Walsin Lihwa Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walsin Lihwa'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.

Walsin Lihwa Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Walsin Lihwa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Walsin Lihwa Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -0.91 1.02 0.78 1.47 1.41

LUX:WLSRS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Walsin Lihwa'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.


Walsin Lihwa Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Walsin Lihwa's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Walsin Lihwa's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


LUX:WLSRS
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Walsin Lihwa Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Walsin Lihwa'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 )
=101.426/( (8016.142+9315.039)/ 2 )
=101.426/8665.5905
=1.17 %

Walsin Lihwa's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=129.38/( (9079.554+9315.039)/ 2 )
=129.38/9197.2965
=1.41 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.41% mean?
Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.41% 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 4.41. Over the past decade, Walsin Lihwa's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.08 to 8.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #356 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Walsin Lihwa's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Walsin Lihwa's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.41% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 8.99. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. Walsin Lihwa's value of 1.41% is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #356 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Walsin Lihwa has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Lihwa's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #356 out of 634 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Walsin Lihwa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. Walsin Lihwa's value of 1.41% is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Walsin Lihwa's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.08 to 8.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.41 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Walsin Lihwa 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 Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Steel companies is 2.02, based on 634 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. Walsin Lihwa's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.41% is 30% 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walsin Lihwa's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.41%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 4.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Lihwa stock overvalued right now?
Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.18, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.41%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.41 and 30% below the Steel industry median of 2.02. Walsin Lihwa's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 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 Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.41% 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 Walsin Lihwa (LUX:WLSRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Lihwa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.18.

Key valuation signals for LUX:WLSRS:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.41% (68% below median its 10-year median of 4.41)
  • GF Value™: $10.18 vs. price of $11.00 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30% below the Steel median (#356 of 634)

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


Walsin Lihwa Business Description

Other Exchanges 1605:Taiwan
Address No. 1, Songzhi Road, 25th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 11047
Walsin Lihwa Corp is a producer of cables, steel, and wires. The company made various investments in construction, electronics, material science, real estate, etc. The company's segments are wires and cables; stainless stee;, resource business, and Administration and Investing. It derives maximum revenue from Stainless steel segment. The Stainless steel segment's main products include smelting, rolled stainless steel, carbon steel and precision alloy wire which are sold to industries involving construction components, crankshaft, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchanger, drainage, petrochemical and construction. Geographically, the company operates in USA, Asia, Europe, and other regions, of which Asia generates maximum revenue.
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