Kuaishou TechnologyKSHTY +5.26%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 20.86. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, Kuaishou Technology ranks better than 76.73% 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. Kuaishou Technology's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,685 Mil. Kuaishou Technology's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,468 Mil. Therefore, Kuaishou Technology's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuaishou Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KSHTY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.54 Med: 20.86 Max: 27.87
Current: 23.91
During the past 9 years, Kuaishou Technology's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 27.87%. The lowest was -31.54%. And the median was 20.86%.
KSHTY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 76.73% of 490
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.865
vs KSHTY: 23.91
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.
Kuaishou Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kuaishou Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuaishou 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.
KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou 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.
Kuaishou Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou 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 14.69% mean?
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.69% 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 20.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #114 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.69% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 20.86. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.87. Kuaishou Technology's value of 14.69% is 150.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #114 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #114 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kuaishou Technology in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.87. Kuaishou Technology's value of 14.69% is 150.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.86 vs. the industry median of 5.87, Kuaishou Technology 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 5.87, based on 490 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. Kuaishou Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.69% is 150.5% 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuaishou Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.69%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 20.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.91, compared to a current price of $1.20 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.69%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 20.86 and 150.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.87. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.69% 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.20 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.91.
GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KSHTY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.69% (30% below median its 10-year median of 20.86)
GF Value™: $1.91 vs. price of $1.20 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.5% above the Interactive Media median (#114 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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