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SHSE:601231's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 67.03% of 2384
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs SHSE:601231: 10.22
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
SHSE:601231 vs APH, GLW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
* 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 7.99% mean?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.99% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 13.04. Over the past decade, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.00 to 22.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #786 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.99% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 13.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.00 to a high of 22.81. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.33. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 7.99% is 49.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #786 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #786 out of 2384 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.33. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 7.99% is 49.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.00 to 22.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.04 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.33, based on 2,384 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. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.99% is 49.9% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.99%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 13.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.20, compared to a current price of ¥24.48 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.99%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 13.04 and 49.9% above the Hardware industry median of 5.33. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.99% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥24.48 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.20.
GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.99% (39% below median its 10-year median of 13.04)
GF Value™: ¥15.20 vs. price of ¥24.48 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% above the Hardware median (#786 of 2384)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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