Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -4.08% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:1517 Lee Chi Enterprises Co Ltd TPE:1517
64 GF Score
Price NT$11.35
GF Value NT$10.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Chi Enterprises Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Lee Chi Enterprises Co TPE:1517 +0.89% 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1517 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks worse than 84.12% 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. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-167 Mil. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,107 Mil. Therefore, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.08%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1517' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.92   Med: 0.29   Max: 10.41
Current: -4.92

During the past 13 years, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.41%. The lowest was -4.92%. And the median was 0.29%.

TPE:1517's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
84.12% of 3074 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.25 vs TPE:1517: -4.92

Lee Chi Enterprises Co  (TPE:1517) 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.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Chi Enterprises 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.

Lee Chi Enterprises Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Lee Chi Enterprises Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Lee Chi Enterprises Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:1517 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Lee Chi Enterprises 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.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


TPE:1517
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Lee Chi Enterprises Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Lee Chi Enterprises 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 )
=-153.992/( (4470.858+4138.695)/ 2 )
=-153.992/4304.7765
=-3.58 %

Lee Chi Enterprises 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 )
=-167.396/( (4138.695+4075.425)/ 2 )
=-167.396/4107.06
=-4.08 %

* 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 -4.08% mean?
Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.08% 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #2586 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #2586 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lee Chi Enterprises Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #2586 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Lee Chi Enterprises Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.25, based on 3,074 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Chi Enterprises Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.57, compared to a current price of NT$11.35 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.08%. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.08% 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chi Enterprises Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$11.35 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.57. GuruFocus considers Lee Chi Enterprises Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1517:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -4.08%
  • GF Value™: NT$10.57 vs. price of NT$11.35 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Business Description

Address No. 112 , Secto 1, Shipai Road, Changhua City, Changhua County, TWN, 500
Lee Chi Enterprises Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of bicycle components and general machinery. The firm also processes and manufactures general machinery. Its segment include: the Domestic Operations segment for products manufactured and sold in Taiwan; Operations in Asia include Products made and marketed in China; the Operations in Americas include products of high-class bikes designed, developed, and sold in America; and the Other segment includes domestic and international business investments, venture capital firms, and domestic general investment. The company derives maximum revenue from Domestic operations Segment.
64GF Score

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