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CBAK Energy TechnologyFRA:BD5 46 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -38.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BD5 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,977 Industrial Products companies, CBAK Energy Technology ranks worse than 89.35% 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. CBAK Energy Technology's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-32.1 Mil. CBAK Energy Technology's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €82.9 Mil. Therefore, CBAK Energy Technology's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -38.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CBAK Energy Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BD5'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2893.13 Med: -8.91 Max: 73.08
Current: -16.51
During the past 13 years, CBAK Energy Technology's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 73.08%. The lowest was -2,893.13%. And the median was -8.91%.
FRA:BD5's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 89.35% of 2977
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs FRA:BD5: -16.51
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) 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.
CBAK Energy Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
CBAK Energy Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CBAK Energy Technology'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.
CBAK Energy Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FRA:BD5 vs OESX, STI, PPSI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology'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.
CBAK Energy Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CBAK Energy Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBAK Energy Technology'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 -38.75% mean?
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -38.75% 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2660 out of 2977 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -38.75%. Based on the distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2660 out of 2977 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to OESX and STI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2660 out of 2977 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places CBAK Energy Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.95. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 2,977 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. 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBAK Energy Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -38.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €0.54 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -38.75%. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -38.75% 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.54 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14.
GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BD5:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -38.75%
GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €0.54 (53.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
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