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Yem Chio Distribution CoROCO:3171 -1.08%65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3171 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Packaging & Containers companies, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks better than 87.89% 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$159 Mil. Yem Chio Distribution Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$677 Mil. Therefore, Yem Chio Distribution Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yem Chio Distribution Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3171'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.54 Med: 12.54 Max: 20.99
Current: 20.99
During the past 13 years, Yem Chio Distribution Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.99%. The lowest was 5.54%. And the median was 12.54%.
ROCO:3171's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.89% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.855
vs ROCO:3171: 20.99
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Yem Chio Distribution Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yem Chio Distribution Co'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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ROCO:3171 vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yem Chio Distribution Co'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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yem Chio Distribution Co'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 23.45% mean?
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.45% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.54 to 20.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #47 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.45% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.54 to a high of 20.99. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 23.45% is 300.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #47 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yem Chio Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yem Chio Distribution Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #47 out of 388 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Yem Chio Distribution Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 23.45% is 300.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Yem Chio Distribution Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.54 to 20.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 5.86, Yem Chio Distribution Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.86, based on 388 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.45% is 300.5% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.45%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.32, compared to a current price of NT$64.20 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.45%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 300.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.86. Yem Chio Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.45% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$64.20 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.32.
GuruFocus considers Yem Chio Distribution Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3171:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 23.45% (87% above median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: NT$62.32 vs. price of NT$64.20 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#47 of 388)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the import and export of packaging materials. Its product portfolio comprises packaging machines, tape stations, sealing machines, kraft paper tapes, double-sided tapes, cushion packaging materials, and paper and plastic packaging materials, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other regions.
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