Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.89% (As of Mar. 2026) — 167% Above Median

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ROCO:8936 Kuo Toong International Co Ltd ROCO:8936
88 GF Score
Price NT$52.70
GF Value NT$72.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kuo Toong International Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Kuo Toong International Co ROCO:8936 88 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8936 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Construction companies, Kuo Toong International Co ranks better than 81.99% 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. Kuo Toong International Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$986 Mil. Kuo Toong International Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$12,495 Mil. Therefore, Kuo Toong International Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.89%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuo Toong International Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8936' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.77   Med: 2.95   Max: 8.91
Current: 8.91

During the past 13 years, Kuo Toong International Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.91%. The lowest was -5.77%. And the median was 2.95%.

ROCO:8936's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
81.99% of 1788 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.095 vs ROCO:8936: 8.91

Kuo Toong International Co  (ROCO:8936) 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.


Kuo Toong International Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Kuo Toong International Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuo Toong International 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.

Kuo Toong International Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Kuo Toong International 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 3.84 5.77 7.17 7.66 8.39

Kuo Toong International 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 6.28 7.41 11.22 9.17 7.89

ROCO:8936 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kuo Toong International 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.


Kuo Toong International Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kuo Toong International Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuo Toong International Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


ROCO:8936
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Kuo Toong International Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Kuo Toong International 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 )
=1012.672/( (11689.077+12439.285)/ 2 )
=1012.672/12064.181
=8.39 %

Kuo Toong International 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 )
=985.508/( (12439.285+12551.532)/ 2 )
=985.508/12495.4085
=7.89 %

* 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 7.89% mean?
Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.89% 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 Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #322 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Kuo Toong International Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kuo Toong International Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.89% is 167% above median its 10-year median of 2.95. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.10. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 7.89% is 154.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #322 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuo Toong International Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuo Toong International Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kuo Toong International Co ranks #322 out of 1788 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kuo Toong International Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.10. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 7.89% is 154.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Kuo Toong International 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.10, based on 1,788 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. Kuo Toong International Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.89% is 154.9% 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 Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuo Toong International Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.89%, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuo Toong International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.38, compared to a current price of NT$52.70 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.89%, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 154.9% above the Construction industry median of 3.10. Kuo Toong International Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.89% 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.70 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.38. GuruFocus considers Kuo Toong International Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8936:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.89% (167% above median its 10-year median of 2.95)
  • GF Value™: NT$72.38 vs. price of NT$52.70 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 154.9% above the Construction median (#322 of 1788)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuo Toong International Co Business Description

Address No. 91, Dashun 1st Road, 8th Floor, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81357
Kuo Toong International Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of various prestressed concrete pipes, straight steel pipes, propelling steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, cement products, and spare parts. In addition, it is also involved in assembling and embedding various water pipes and spare parts. The group has three reportable operating segments, which are Kuo Toong, which derives maximum revenue, Kuo Yang, and Other.
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