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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. CSBC Taiwan's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$365 Mil. CSBC Taiwan's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$47,742 Mil. Therefore, CSBC Taiwan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSBC Taiwan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2208'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.57 Med: -6.94 Max: 0.03
Current: -3.11
During the past 13 years, CSBC Taiwan's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.03%. The lowest was -23.57%. And the median was -6.94%.
TPE:2208's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.75% of 361
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs TPE:2208: -3.11
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.
CSBC Taiwan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CSBC Taiwan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSBC Taiwan'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:2208 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CSBC Taiwan'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.
CSBC Taiwan Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CSBC Taiwan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSBC Taiwan'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 0.77% mean?
CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.77% 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 CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #259 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is CSBC Taiwan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CSBC Taiwan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.77%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. CSBC Taiwan's value of 0.77% is 74.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #259 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSBC Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSBC Taiwan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #259 out of 361 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CSBC Taiwan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. CSBC Taiwan's value of 0.77% is 74.8% below this benchmark. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.05, based on 361 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. CSBC Taiwan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.77% is 74.8% below 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 CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSBC Taiwan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSBC Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.44, compared to a current price of NT$19.10 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.77% and 74.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.05. CSBC Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.77% 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.10 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.44.
GuruFocus considers CSBC Taiwan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2208:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.77%
GF Value™: NT$18.44 vs. price of NT$19.10 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#259 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSBC Corp Taiwan is engaged in the design, construction, repair, and conversion of ships and offshore engineering equipment. The company operates through four segments: Construction of Ships and Vessels, Machinery Building, Ship/Vessel Repairs, and All Other Segments. The Construction of Ships and Vessels segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, focuses on the manufacture and repair of marine vessels, oil drilling rigs, and onshore equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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