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Shanghai Serum Bio Technology CoSHSE:688163 +4.91%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 13.26. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688163 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥24.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,201 Biotechnology companies, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co ranks better than 81.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688163'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 13.26 Max: 50.52
Current: 4.46
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 50.52%. The lowest was 3.59%. And the median was 13.26%.
SHSE:688163's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 81.27% of 1201
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -42.68
vs SHSE:688163: 4.46
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co (SHSE:688163) 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.
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology 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.
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SHSE:688163 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology 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.
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Serum Bio Technology 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 (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 0.21% mean?
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co (SHSE:688163) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.21% 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 Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 13.26. Over the past decade, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.59 to 50.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co ranks #225 out of 1201 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.21% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 13.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 50.52. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co ranks #225 out of 1201 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co ranks #225 out of 1201 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.59 to 50.52 over the past decade. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co and its competitors. Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.21%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 13.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co (SHSE:688163) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥24.94, compared to a current price of ¥32.68 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.21%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 13.26. Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co (SHSE:688163), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.21% 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 Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co (SHSE:688163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥32.68 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥24.94.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688163:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.21% (98% below median its 10-year median of 13.26)
GF Value™: ¥24.94 vs. price of ¥32.68 (31% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Serum Bio Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, production and sales of preventive and therapeutic drugs in the field of biotoxins and biosafety.
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