Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.84% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2014 Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd TPE:2014
48 GF Score
Price NT$17.05
GF Value NT$11.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Hung Steel Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Chung Hung Steel Co TPE:2014 -3.13% 48 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.84% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2014 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$11.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks worse than 88.49% 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. Chung Hung Steel Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1,054 Mil. Chung Hung Steel Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$27,449 Mil. Therefore, Chung Hung Steel Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chung Hung Steel Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2014' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.44   Med: 1.15   Max: 19.67
Current: -6.3

During the past 13 years, Chung Hung Steel Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.67%. The lowest was -6.44%. And the median was 1.15%.

TPE:2014's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
88.49% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.015 vs TPE:2014: -6.30

Chung Hung Steel Co  (TPE:2014) 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.


Chung Hung Steel Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Chung Hung Steel Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Hung Steel 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.

Chung Hung Steel Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Chung Hung Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Chung Hung Steel Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.96 -2.71 -10.93 -7.45 -3.84

TPE:2014 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chung Hung Steel 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.


Chung Hung Steel Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hung Steel Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chung Hung Steel Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


TPE:2014
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Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd TPE:2014
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Chung Hung Steel Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Chung Hung Steel 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 )
=-1847.819/( (30471.388+26886.152)/ 2 )
=-1847.819/28678.77
=-6.44 %

Chung Hung Steel Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1054.012/( (28012.841+26886.152)/ 2 )
=-1054.012/27449.4965
=-3.84 %

* 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 -3.84% mean?
Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.84% 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 Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #561 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Chung Hung Steel Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #561 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chung Hung Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hung Steel Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #561 out of 634 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Chung Hung Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. 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 2.02, based on 634 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 Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Hung Steel Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.57, compared to a current price of NT$17.05 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.84%. Chung Hung Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.84% 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.05 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.57. GuruFocus considers Chung Hung Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2014:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.84%
  • GF Value™: NT$11.57 vs. price of NT$17.05 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chung Hung Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 317, Yuliao Road, Yuliao Lane, Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 82544
Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of steel products. The company produces steel products, including hot and cold galvanized coils, fine blanking coils, hot rolled temper grade coils, hot rolled pickled and oiled coils, and hot rolled bands. It has two operating segments: The Corporation segment which manufactures, processes and sells steel products, and Other corporations segment which includes Hung Kao Investment Corporation engaged in general investment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of revenue from Taiwan and also has a presence in Asia, America, Europe and Others.
48GF Score

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