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The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6278'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 5.53 Max: 7.94
Current: 4.88
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.94%. The lowest was 1.95%. And the median was 5.53%.
TPE:6278's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 60.64% of 1029
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.84
vs TPE:6278: 4.88
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 Surface Mounting Technology Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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.
TPE:6278 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology'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 Surface Mounting Technology Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology'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 4.79% mean?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.79% 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 Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.95 to 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #405 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.79% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 7.94. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.84. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 4.79% is 68.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #405 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #405 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.84. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 4.79% is 68.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.95 to 7.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 2.84, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Semiconductors companies is 2.84, based on 1,029 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 Surface Mounting Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.79% is 68.7% 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.79%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$107.83, compared to a current price of NT$156.00 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.79%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 68.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.84. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.79% 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 Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$156.00 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$107.83.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.79% (13% below median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: NT$107.83 vs. price of NT$156.00 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% above the Semiconductors median (#405 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
79GF Score
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