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 Steel's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-841 Mil. China Steel's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$673,299 Mil. Therefore, China Steel's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Steel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2002'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.64 Med: 1.85 Max: 9.4
Current: -0.64
During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.40%. The lowest was -0.64%. And the median was 1.85%.
TPE:2002's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.88% of 633
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs TPE:2002: -0.64
China Steel (TPE:2002) 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 Steel Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
China Steel Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.
TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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 Steel Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.12% mean?
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.12% 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 China Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #455 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is China Steel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
China Steel's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.12%. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #455 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #455 out of 633 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places China Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.97. 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 Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Steel companies is 1.97, based on 633 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 Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.92, compared to a current price of NT$18.70 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.12%. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Steel (TPE:2002), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.12% 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.70 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.92.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.12%
GF Value™: NT$20.92 vs. price of NT$18.70 (10.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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