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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. Fic Global's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1,401 Mil. Fic Global's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$13,618 Mil. Therefore, Fic Global's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -10.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fic Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3701'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.65 Med: 1.2 Max: 4.89
Current: -0.62
During the past 13 years, Fic Global's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.89%. The lowest was -0.65%. And the median was 1.20%.
TPE:3701's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 67.45% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs TPE:3701: -0.62
Fic Global (TPE:3701) 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.
Fic Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Fic Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fic Global'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:3701 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Fic Global'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.
Fic Global Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fic Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fic Global'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 -10.29% mean?
Fic Global (TPE:3701) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.29% 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 Fic Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #1687 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Fic Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Fic Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #1687 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fic Global has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fic Global's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #1687 out of 2501 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Fic Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,501 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 Fic Global and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fic Global's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fic Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fic Global (TPE:3701) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.15, compared to a current price of NT$40.10 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.29%. Fic Global's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Fic Global (TPE:3701), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.29% 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 Fic Global (TPE:3701) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fic Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$40.10 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.15.
GuruFocus considers Fic Global to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3701:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -10.29%
GF Value™: NT$36.15 vs. price of NT$40.10 (10.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3701 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fic Global Incis engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of optical communication, automobile products, monitoring products, industrial computers and touch screen; electronics manufacturing services for computers and servers; and leases of property. Its segments include 3CEMS and its subsidiaries, Ubiqconn and its subsidiaries, FIC Inc. and its subsidiaries, and Other companies. It derives the majority of revenue from 3CEMS and its subsidiaries segment. Geographically it derives majority of revenue from China with operations spread across Taiwan, USA, Malaysia, and Other.
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