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Radiant Opto-ElectronicsTPE:6176 -2.95%79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 8.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:6176 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$135.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Radiant Opto-Electronics ranks better than 77.84% 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. Radiant Opto-Electronics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,659 Mil. Radiant Opto-Electronics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$57,770 Mil. Therefore, Radiant Opto-Electronics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Radiant Opto-Electronics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6176'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.06 Med: 8.74 Max: 11.67
Current: 7.39
During the past 13 years, Radiant Opto-Electronics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.67%. The lowest was 6.06%. And the median was 8.74%.
TPE:6176's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 77.84% of 2500
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs TPE:6176: 7.39
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.
Radiant Opto-Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Radiant Opto-Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Radiant Opto-Electronics'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:6176 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Radiant Opto-Electronics'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.
Radiant Opto-Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Radiant Opto-Electronics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Radiant Opto-Electronics'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 6.33% mean?
Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.33% 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 8.74. Over the past decade, Radiant Opto-Electronics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.06 to 11.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Radiant Opto-Electronics ranks #554 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Radiant Opto-Electronics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Radiant Opto-Electronics' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.33% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 8.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 11.67. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. Radiant Opto-Electronics' value of 6.33% is 156.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Radiant Opto-Electronics ranks #554 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Radiant Opto-Electronics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Radiant Opto-Electronics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Radiant Opto-Electronics ranks #554 out of 2500 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Radiant Opto-Electronics in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. Radiant Opto-Electronics' value of 6.33% is 156.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Radiant Opto-Electronics' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.06 to 11.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.74 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Radiant Opto-Electronics has consistently been above 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 2.47, 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. Radiant Opto-Electronics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.33% is 156.3% above 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Radiant Opto-Electronics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.33%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 8.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Radiant Opto-Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$135.04, compared to a current price of NT$82.30 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.33%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 8.74 and 156.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.47. Radiant Opto-Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.33% 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radiant Opto-Electronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$82.30 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$135.04.
GuruFocus considers Radiant Opto-Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6176:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.33% (28% below median its 10-year median of 8.74)
GF Value™: NT$135.04 vs. price of NT$82.30 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.3% above the Hardware median (#554 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp is a Taiwan-based company that is engaged in designing, manufacturing, assembling, and marketing backlight modules and light guide plates for liquid crystal display panels. The Group has three reportable segments: the domestic, Mainland China, and other operations segments. The domestic segment engages in the manufacture and sale of light guide plates, backlight modules for LCDs, and lighting components. The Mainland China segment, which generates key revenue, uses the technologies provided by the domestic segment to develop new designs of products according to the demands of various customers. Geographically, the majority of the revenue for the company is generated from Asia, and the rest from Europe and America.
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