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The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern International Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2845'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, Far Eastern International Bank's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.59%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 0.51%.
TPE:2845's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 79.59% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1
vs TPE:2845: 0.48
Far Eastern International Bank (TPE:2845) 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.
Far Eastern International Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Far Eastern International Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Far Eastern International Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Far Eastern International Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Far Eastern International Bank'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.
Far Eastern International Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Far Eastern International Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern International Bank'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 0.51% mean?
Far Eastern International Bank (TPE:2845) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% 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 Far Eastern International Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Far Eastern International Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.38 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern International Bank ranks #1217 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Far Eastern International Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Far Eastern International Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% is near median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.59. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.00. Far Eastern International Bank's value of 0.51% is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern International Bank ranks #1217 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Far Eastern International Bank has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern International Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Far Eastern International Bank ranks #1217 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Far Eastern International Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.00. Far Eastern International Bank's value of 0.51% is 49% below this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern International Bank's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.38 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Far Eastern International Bank has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.00, based on 1,529 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. Far Eastern International Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% is 49% 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 Far Eastern International Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern International Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern International Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern International Bank (TPE:2845) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.38, compared to a current price of NT$13.35 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 49% below the Banks industry median of 1.00. Far Eastern International Bank's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Far Eastern International Bank (TPE:2845), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51% 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 Far Eastern International Bank (TPE:2845) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern International Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.35 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.38.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern International Bank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2845:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.51% (near median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: NT$12.38 vs. price of NT$13.35 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% below the Banks median (#1217 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2845 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far Eastern International Bank Business Description
Far Eastern International Bank is a provider of financial solutions in Taiwan. The bank serves both individual and institutional customers through personal banking and corporate banking. The bank offers services such as savings and checking accounts, foreign exchange services, insurance, tax-savings, wealth management, credit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, car loans, offshore banking services, derivatives, margin trading, asset swaps, trading of government and corporate bonds, and Others. The bank operates in segments namely: Individual banking, which derives maximum revenue is responsible for investment management, consumer finance, credit card, and trust business;; Corporate banking; Financial market; and Others. It also has its presence in Asia Pacific except Taiwan and Others.
66GF Score
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