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Taiwan Secom CoTPE:9917 91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 10.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:9917 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$138.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, Taiwan Secom Co ranks better than 76.94% 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 Secom Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,841 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$30,772 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Secom Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Secom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:9917'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1 Med: 10.42 Max: 10.99
Current: 10.04
During the past 13 years, Taiwan Secom Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.99%. The lowest was 3.10%. And the median was 10.42%.
TPE:9917's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 76.94% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.98
vs TPE:9917: 10.04
Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) 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.
Taiwan Secom Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Taiwan Secom Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Secom Co'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:9917 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Taiwan Secom Co'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 Secom Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Secom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Secom Co'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 9.23% mean?
Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.23% 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 Secom Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 10.42. Over the past decade, Taiwan Secom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.10 to 10.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Secom Co ranks #252 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Taiwan Secom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Taiwan Secom Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.23% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 10.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 10.99. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. Taiwan Secom Co's value of 9.23% is 131.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Secom Co ranks #252 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Secom Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Secom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Taiwan Secom Co ranks #252 out of 1093 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Taiwan Secom Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. Taiwan Secom Co's value of 9.23% is 131.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Secom Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.10 to 10.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.42 vs. the industry median of 3.98, Taiwan Secom Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.98, based on 1,093 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 Secom Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.23% is 131.9% 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 Secom Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Secom Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Secom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$138.12, compared to a current price of NT$111.00 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 10.42 and 131.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.98. Taiwan Secom Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.23% 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$111.00 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$138.12.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Secom Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:9917:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.23% (11% below median its 10-year median of 10.42)
GF Value™: NT$138.12 vs. price of NT$111.00 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.9% above the Business Services median (#252 of 1093)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Secom Co Ltd is engaged mainly in the security service. Its segments consist of Electronic systems segment engages in security system related service; Security services segment engages in security guarding related service; Cash delivery services engages in cash delivery service; Logistics services segment engages in logistic service; and Catering services segment engages in catering services. It derives the majority of revenue from Electronic systems segment.
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