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ZTEZTCOF 82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates ZTCOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, ZTE ranks worse than 52.02% 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. ZTE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $761 Mil. ZTE's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $30,647 Mil. Therefore, ZTE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZTE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ZTCOF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.16 Med: 4.02 Max: 5.14
Current: 2.13
During the past 13 years, ZTE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.14%. The lowest was -5.16%. And the median was 4.02%.
ZTCOF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 52.02% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs ZTCOF: 2.13
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.
ZTE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
ZTE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZTE'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.
ZTCOF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ZTE'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.
ZTE Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ZTE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZTE'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 2.48% mean?
ZTE (ZTCOF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.48% 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 ZTE and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #1302 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is ZTE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
ZTE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.48% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.02. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. ZTE's value of 2.48% is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTE ranks #1302 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #1302 out of 2503 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places ZTE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. ZTE's value of 2.48% is 1.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 2.44, ZTE 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 2.44, based on 2,503 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. ZTE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.48% is 1.6% 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 ZTE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (ZTCOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.85, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 1.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.44. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 ZTE (ZTCOF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.48% 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 ZTE (ZTCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.85.
GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTCOF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.48% (38% below median its 10-year median of 4.02)
GF Value™: $2.85 vs. price of $3.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the Hardware median (#1302 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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