Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.82% (As of Mar. 2026) — 338% Above Median

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SHSE:600497 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Ltd SHSE:600497
70 GF Score
Price ¥10.12
GF Value ¥6.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co SHSE:600497 +3.79% 70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 338% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600497 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks better than 83.81% 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. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,647 Mil. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥20,652 Mil. Therefore, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.82%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600497' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.21   Med: 2.93   Max: 6.24
Current: 6.24

During the past 13 years, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.24%. The lowest was -7.21%. And the median was 2.93%.

SHSE:600497's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
83.81% of 2668 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.965 vs SHSE:600497: 6.24

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co  (SHSE:600497) 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.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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.

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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 )
=1035.324/( (25559.809+25075.475)/ 2 )
=1035.324/25317.642
=4.09 %

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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 )
=2647.392/( (25075.475+16228.492)/ 2 )
=2647.392/20651.9835
=12.82 %

* 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 12.82% mean?
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.82% 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co and its competitors. This is 338% above median its historical median of 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks #432 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.82% is 338% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks #432 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks #432 out of 2668 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co and its competitors. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.82%, which is 338% above median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.99, compared to a current price of ¥10.12 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.82%, which is 338% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.82% 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.12 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.99. GuruFocus considers Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600497:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.82% (338% above median its 10-year median of 2.93)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.99 vs. price of ¥10.12 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600497 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Business Description

Address Intersection of Cuifeng Road and Xuefu Road, Qujing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Yunnan Province, Qujing, CHN, 655011
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the beneficiation and smelting of non-ferrous metals. The company's main products include zinc products, lead products, sulfuric acid, silver ingots, sulfur concentrates, gold, lead concentrates, zinc concentrates, coal, electrolytic copper products, germanium concentrates, copper concentrates, and electrolytic nickel products.
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