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Taiwan ChelicTPE:4555 -4.72%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates TPE:4555 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Taiwan Chelic ranks worse than 64.04% 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. Taiwan Chelic's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$10 Mil. Taiwan Chelic's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,515 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Chelic's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Chelic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4555'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.36 Med: 3.47 Max: 5.07
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Chelic's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.07%. The lowest was -1.36%. And the median was 3.47%.
TPE:4555's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 64.04% of 2500
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.455
vs TPE:4555: 0.36
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.
Taiwan Chelic Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Taiwan Chelic Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Chelic'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:4555 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Taiwan Chelic'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.
Taiwan Chelic Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Chelic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Chelic'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 0.22% mean?
Taiwan Chelic (TPE:4555) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.22% 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 Taiwan Chelic and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Chelic ranks #1601 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Taiwan Chelic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Taiwan Chelic's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.22% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46. Taiwan Chelic's value of 0.22% is 91% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Chelic ranks #1601 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Chelic has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Chelic's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Taiwan Chelic ranks #1601 out of 2500 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Taiwan Chelic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46. Taiwan Chelic's value of 0.22% is 91% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.46, Taiwan Chelic 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.46, based on 2,500 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. Taiwan Chelic's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.22% is 91% 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 Taiwan Chelic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Chelic's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.22%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Chelic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Chelic (TPE:4555) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.93, compared to a current price of NT$38.35 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.22%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 91% below the Hardware industry median of 2.46. Taiwan Chelic's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Taiwan Chelic (TPE:4555), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.22% 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 Taiwan Chelic (TPE:4555) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Chelic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.35 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.93.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Chelic to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4555:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.22% (94% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: NT$54.93 vs. price of NT$38.35 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91% below the Hardware median (#1601 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4555 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Chelic Corp Ltd is mainly engaged in the design, production, and trading of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment for a variety of machinery, and the parts thereof, and electronic parts. Its offerings include air units, control valves, actuators, pneumatic accessories, vacuum units, automatic modularized products and electro-control unit which are allocated and used widely in machinery sectors such as production facilities, inspection machines, packing machines, forming machines, repairmen equipment and factory automation. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of Pneumatic components in China. Geographically, the company operates in 2 regions - Taiwan and China.
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