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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. First Shanghai Investments's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-21.37 Mil. First Shanghai Investments's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €651.18 Mil. Therefore, First Shanghai Investments's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Shanghai Investments's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FSI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.02 Med: -0.45 Max: 1.46
Current: -1.67
During the past 13 years, First Shanghai Investments's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.46%. The lowest was -2.02%. And the median was -0.45%.
STU:FSI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 74.08% of 814
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.61
vs STU:FSI: -1.67
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) 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.
First Shanghai Investments Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
First Shanghai Investments 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.
First Shanghai Investments Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
STU:FSI vs MS, GS, SCHW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, First Shanghai Investments'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.
First Shanghai Investments Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, First Shanghai Investments's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Shanghai Investments'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.28% mean?
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.28% 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 First Shanghai Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Shanghai Investments ranks #603 out of 814 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is First Shanghai Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
First Shanghai Investments' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.28%. Based on the distribution chart, First Shanghai Investments ranks #603 out of 814 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Shanghai Investments has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Shanghai Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, First Shanghai Investments ranks #603 out of 814 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places First Shanghai Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.61. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 1.61, based on 814 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. 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 First Shanghai Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Shanghai Investments's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Shanghai Investments stock overvalued right now?
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.28%. First Shanghai Investments' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.28% 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 First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Shanghai Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for STU:FSI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.28%
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.02 (17.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Shanghai Investments Ltd is a financial conglomerate providing stock brokerage, asset management, and corporate finance. The company operates its business in four segments: Financial Services, Property Development, Property Investment and Hotel, and Other businesses, of which the majority of its revenues are derived from Financial Services. The Financial Services Sector provides a full range of financial services, including securities investment, securities broking, margin financing, corporate finance, underwriting and placements, and asset management. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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