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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. QPL International Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$155.8 Mil. QPL International Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$366.9 Mil. Therefore, QPL International Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 42.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QPL International Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00243'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.33 Med: -8.13 Max: 25.49
Current: 25.49
During the past 13 years, QPL International Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.49%. The lowest was -35.33%. And the median was -8.13%.
HKSE:00243's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.94% of 987
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs HKSE:00243: 25.49
QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) 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.
QPL International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
QPL International 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.
QPL International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HKSE:00243 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, QPL International 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.
QPL International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, QPL International Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QPL International 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.46% mean?
QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.46% as of Oct. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on QPL International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #119 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is QPL International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
QPL International Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.46%. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.72. QPL International Holdings' value of 42.46% is 642.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #119 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QPL International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QPL International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #119 out of 987 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places QPL International Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.72. QPL International Holdings' value of 42.46% is 642.3% above this benchmark. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 5.72, based on 987 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. QPL International Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.46% is 642.3% 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 QPL International Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QPL International Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QPL International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.16, compared to a current price of HK$0.46 — trading 184.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.46% and 642.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.72. QPL International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.46% as of Oct. 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 QPL International Holdings (HKSE:00243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QPL International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.46 is trading 184.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.16.
GuruFocus considers QPL International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00243:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 42.46%
GF Value™: HK$0.16 vs. price of HK$0.46 (184.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 642.3% above the Semiconductors median (#119 of 987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QPL International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of integrated circuit lead frames, heatsinks, stiffners, and related products. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia, followed by the China. Some of the products of the company are small outline integrated circuit, quad flat package, thin quad flat package, plastic dual into package, plastic leaded chip carrier, and thin small outline package.
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