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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. China General Plastics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-482 Mil. China General Plastics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$17,917 Mil. Therefore, China General Plastics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China General Plastics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1305'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.18 Med: 7.41 Max: 15.99
Current: -4.38
During the past 13 years, China General Plastics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.99%. The lowest was -5.18%. And the median was 7.41%.
TPE:1305's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 84.61% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs TPE:1305: -4.38
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) 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.
China General Plastics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
China General Plastics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China General Plastics'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.
China General Plastics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TPE:1305 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China General Plastics'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.
China General Plastics Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China General Plastics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China General Plastics'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 -2.69% mean?
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.69% 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1363 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is China General Plastics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
China General Plastics' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.69%. Based on the distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1363 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China General Plastics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China General Plastics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1363 out of 1611 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places China General Plastics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.09, based on 1,611 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China General Plastics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China General Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics (TPE:1305) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.76, compared to a current price of NT$11.10 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.69%. China General Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.69% 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$11.10 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.76.
GuruFocus considers China General Plastics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1305:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.69%
GF Value™: NT$13.76 vs. price of NT$11.10 (19.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China General Plastics Corp engages in the production and sale of PVC films, PVC leather, PVC pipes, PVC compounds, PVC resins, construction products, chlor-alkali products and other related products. Its products include Alkali and chlorine products, PVC plastic powder, Plastic pipe products, Plastic pipe fittings, Waterproof membrane, Anti-corrosion film, Partition panels/door panels, Soft plastic sheet, rigid plastic sheet, PVC printed fabric, PVC laminated fabric, Plastic leather/latex leather, Coral fleece, Shumeirong, Car leather, and Anti-fouling leather. Its segments include VCM products and PVC products of which PVC products derive the majority of revenue.
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