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Chang Wah ElectronmaterialsTPE:8070 -1.19%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 6.12. GuruFocus rates TPE:8070 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks worse than 53.68% 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. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,450 Mil. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$41,201 Mil. Therefore, Chang Wah Electronmaterials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8070'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 6.12 Max: 7.05
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, Chang Wah Electronmaterials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.05%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 6.12%.
TPE:8070's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 53.68% of 2500
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.455
vs TPE:8070: 1.90
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.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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:8070 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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 3.52% mean?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.52% 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 6.12. Over the past decade, Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.85 to 7.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1342 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.52% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 7.05. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' value of 3.52% is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1342 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chang Wah Electronmaterials has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1342 out of 2500 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Chang Wah Electronmaterials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' value of 3.52% is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chang Wah Electronmaterials' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.85 to 7.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.12 vs. the industry median of 2.46, Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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 2.46, 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. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.52% is 43.4% 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.52%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 6.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.71, compared to a current price of NT$41.55 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.52%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.12 and 43.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.46. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.52% 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$41.55 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.71.
GuruFocus considers Chang Wah Electronmaterials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8070:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.52% (42% below median its 10-year median of 6.12)
GF Value™: NT$47.71 vs. price of NT$41.55 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Hardware median (#1342 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc trades electrical, telecommunication, and semiconductor materials and parts, and engages in import and export trading, leasing, manufacturing, and selling of electrical appliances, telecommunication equipment, and mechanical parts, retailing of synthetic resin, electronic materials, and components. The company operates in two geographical areas - Taiwan and Asia. The company's reportable segments include IC Leadframe, Substrate, EME, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the EME segment.
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