ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIESIMOS +2.70%69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 10.77. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks worse than 54.81% 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.4 Mil. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $768.6 Mil. Therefore, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
IMOS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 10.77 Max: 22.01
Current: 3.69
During the past 13 years, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.01%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 10.77%.
IMOS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 54.81% of 987
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.19
vs IMOS: 3.69
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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
IMOS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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 8.24% mean?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.24% 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 10.77. Over the past decade, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.25 to 22.01. According to the industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #541 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.24% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 10.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 22.01. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.19. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 8.24% is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #541 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #541 out of 987 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.19. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 8.24% is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.25 to 22.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.77 vs. the industry median of 5.19, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 5.19, 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.24% is 58.8% 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 10.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.62, compared to a current price of $60.54 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 10.77 and 58.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.19. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24% 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $60.54 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.62.
GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMOS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.24% (23% below median its 10-year median of 10.77)
GF Value™: $29.62 vs. price of $60.54 (104.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% above the Semiconductors median (#541 of 987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits and related assembly and testing services. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.
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