Brilliance China Automotive HoldingsHAM:CBA +27.34%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 16.25. GuruFocus rates HAM:CBA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Vehicles & Parts companies, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks better than 54.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CBA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 16.25 Max: 32.43
Current: 8.44
During the past 13 years, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 32.43%. The lowest was 0.04%. And the median was 16.25%.
HAM:CBA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 54.01% of 1285
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.51
vs HAM:CBA: 8.44
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HAM:CBA vs TSLA, GM, F: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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 2.52% mean?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.52% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 16.25. Over the past decade, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 32.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #591 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.52% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 16.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 32.43. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 2.52% is 66.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #591 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #591 out of 1285 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Brilliance China Automotive Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 2.52% is 66.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 32.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.25 vs. the industry median of 7.51, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.51, based on 1,285 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.52% is 66.4% below 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.52%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 16.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.52%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 16.25 and 66.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.51. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.52% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.40.
GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.52% (84% below median its 10-year median of 16.25)
GF Value™: €0.40 vs. price of €0.22 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#591 of 1285)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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