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China LilangFRA:5LX 83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 15.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 77.11% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. China Lilang's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €63.0 Mil. China Lilang's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €485.8 Mil. Therefore, China Lilang's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Lilang's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5LX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.75 Med: 15.23 Max: 23.82
Current: 12.75
During the past 13 years, China Lilang's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 23.82%. The lowest was 11.75%. And the median was 15.23%.
FRA:5LX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 77.11% of 1018
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.425
vs FRA:5LX: 12.75
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) 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.
China Lilang Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
China Lilang Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Lilang's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
FRA:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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.
China Lilang Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Lilang'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.97% mean?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.97% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on China Lilang and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 15.23. Over the past decade, China Lilang's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.75 to 23.82. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #233 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is China Lilang's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
China Lilang's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.97% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 15.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.75 to a high of 23.82. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. China Lilang's value of 12.97% is 193.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #233 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #233 out of 1018 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places China Lilang in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. China Lilang's value of 12.97% is 193.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Lilang's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.75 to 23.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.23 vs. the industry median of 4.43, China Lilang 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.43, based on 1,018 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. China Lilang's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.97% is 193.1% 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 China Lilang and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Lilang's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.97%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 15.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.97%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 15.23 and 193.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.43. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.97% as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.97% (15% below median its 10-year median of 15.23)
GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.38 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#233 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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