China International CapitalFRA:CIM -1.65%71 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 779 Capital Markets companies, China International Capital ranks worse than 56.35% 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. China International Capital's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,564 Mil. China International Capital's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €13,937 Mil. Therefore, China International Capital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China International Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CIM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.79 Med: 9.39 Max: 14.38
Current: 4.79
During the past 13 years, China International Capital's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.38%. The lowest was 4.79%. And the median was 9.39%.
FRA:CIM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 56.35% of 779
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.52
vs FRA:CIM: 4.79
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) 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 International Capital Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
China International Capital 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.
China International Capital Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FRA:CIM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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 International Capital Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital'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 (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 11.22% mean?
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.22% 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 International Capital and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.39. Over the past decade, China International Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.79 to 14.38. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #439 out of 779 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is China International Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
China International Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.22% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 14.38. The Capital Markets industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.52. China International Capital's value of 11.22% is 72.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #439 out of 779 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #439 out of 779 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places China International Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.52. China International Capital's value of 11.22% is 72.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China International Capital's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.79 to 14.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.39 vs. the industry median of 6.52, China International Capital 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 6.52, based on 779 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 International Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.22% is 72.1% 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 International Capital and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.22%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital (FRA:CIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €2.38 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.22%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.39 and 72.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.52. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.22% 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.38 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.
GuruFocus considers China International Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.22% (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.39)
GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €2.38 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% above the Capital Markets median (#439 of 779)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
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