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YanTai Metastar Special Paper CoBJSE:920394 93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920394 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥29.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks better than 83.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BJSE:920394'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.65 Med: 12.6 Max: 22.16
Current: 16.53
During the past 13 years, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.16%. The lowest was 4.65%. And the median was 12.60%.
BJSE:920394's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 83.99% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs BJSE:920394: 16.53
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BJSE:920394 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.04% mean?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.04% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 12.60. Over the past decade, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.65 to 22.16. According to the industry distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #252 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.04% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.65 to a high of 22.16. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.02. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's value of 15.04% is 149.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #252 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #252 out of 1574 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.02. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's value of 15.04% is 149.8% above this benchmark. Historically, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.65 to 22.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 6.02, YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.04% is 149.8% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.04%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥29.20, compared to a current price of ¥44.09 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.04%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 149.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.04% 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥44.09 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥29.20.
GuruFocus considers YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BJSE:920394:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.04% (19% above median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: ¥29.20 vs. price of ¥44.09 (51% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.8% above the Chemicals median (#252 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920394 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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