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Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 +1.84%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 268% above its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks better than 95.72% 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. Cathay Chemical Works's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$822.5 Mil. Cathay Chemical Works's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,089.1 Mil. Therefore, Cathay Chemical Works's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Chemical Works's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1713'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 5.47 Max: 41.03
Current: 15.88
During the past 13 years, Cathay Chemical Works's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 41.03%. The lowest was 2.99%. And the median was 5.47%.
TPE:1713's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.72% of 1613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs TPE:1713: 15.88
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) 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.
Cathay Chemical Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Cathay Chemical Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works'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 20.11% mean?
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.11% 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 Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 268% above median its historical median of 5.47. Over the past decade, Cathay Chemical Works' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.99 to 41.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #69 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.11% is 268% above median its 10-year median of 5.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 41.03. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 20.11% is 546.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #69 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #69 out of 1613 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Cathay Chemical Works in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 20.11% is 546.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Chemical Works' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.99 to 41.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Cathay Chemical Works 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.11, based on 1,613 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.11% is 546.6% 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 Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.11%, which is 268% above median its own 10-year median of 5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.00, compared to a current price of NT$46.95 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.11%, which is 268% above median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 546.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.11. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.11% 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$46.95 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.00.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.11% (268% above median its 10-year median of 5.47)
GF Value™: NT$45.00 vs. price of NT$46.95 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 546.6% above the Chemicals median (#69 of 1613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
74GF Score
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