China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.52% (As of Jun. 2026) — 81% Below Median

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SHSE:601868 China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd SHSE:601868
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What is China Energy Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

China Energy Engineering SHSE:601868 -0.82% 50 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.52% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 23.87. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601868 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2,204.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, China Energy Engineering ranks better than 86.38% 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. China Energy Engineering's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥4,288 Mil. China Energy Engineering's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥13,091 Mil. Therefore, China Energy Engineering's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Energy Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601868' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.59   Med: 23.87   Max: 42.67
Current: 37.08

During the past 9 years, China Energy Engineering's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 42.67%. The lowest was 13.59%. And the median was 23.87%.

SHSE:601868's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
86.38% of 1718 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.275 vs SHSE:601868: 37.08

China Energy Engineering  (SHSE:601868) 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.


China Energy Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


China Energy Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Energy Engineering'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.

China Energy Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

China Energy Engineering Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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China Energy Engineering Quarterly Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.78 20.18 5.80 11.11 4.52

SHSE:601868 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Energy Engineering'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.


China Energy Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Energy Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Energy Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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China Energy Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

China Energy Engineering's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=6069.2/( (17755.94+10636.451 )/ 2 )
=6069.2/14196.1955
=42.75 %

China Energy Engineering's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=4288.28/( (10636.451+15546.034)/ 2 )
=4288.28/13091.2425
=32.76 %

* 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.52% mean?
China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.52% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on China Energy Engineering and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 23.87. Over the past decade, China Energy Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.59 to 42.67. According to the industry distribution chart, China Energy Engineering ranks #234 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is China Energy Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
China Energy Engineering's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.52% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 23.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.59 to a high of 42.67. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. China Energy Engineering's value of 4.52% is 45.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Energy Engineering ranks #234 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Energy Engineering has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Energy Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Energy Engineering ranks #234 out of 1718 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places China Energy Engineering in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. China Energy Engineering's value of 4.52% is 45.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Energy Engineering's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.59 to 42.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.87 vs. the industry median of 8.28, China Energy Engineering has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.28, based on 1,718 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. China Energy Engineering's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.52% is 45.4% below 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 China Energy Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Energy Engineering's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.52%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 23.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Energy Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2,204.23, compared to a current price of ¥2.43 — trading 99.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.52%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 23.87 and 45.4% below the Construction industry median of 8.28. China Energy Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.52% as of Jun. 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 China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Energy Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.43 is trading 99.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2,204.23. GuruFocus considers China Energy Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601868:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.52% (81% below median its 10-year median of 23.87)
  • GF Value™: ¥2,204.23 vs. price of ¥2.43 (99.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.4% below the Construction median (#234 of 1718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601868 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Energy Engineering Business Description

Other Exchanges 03996:Hong Kong2E5:Germany
Address No. 26A West Dawang Road, Building 1, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100022
China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd focused on two core main businesses of energy power and water conservancy, coordinately expanded nine related diversified businesses of green transportation, green buildings and municipal administration, digital infrastructure (artificial intelligence), new materials, civil explosives, ecological and environmental protection, highend equipment, urban development and operation (real estate), and industrial finance, comprehensively constructed a new coordinated development layout of 2+9 businesses, formed five business sectors of survey, design and consulting services, construction and contracting, industrial manufacturing, investment and operation, and others, and has the integrated service capabilities covering the whole industry chain.
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