Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688591) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.38% (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median

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SHSE:688591 Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:688591
55 GF Score
Price ¥26.07
GF Value ¥42.69
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co SHSE:688591 -1.59% 55 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688591 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥42.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 985 Semiconductors companies, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks worse than 53.3% 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. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥33 Mil. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,404 Mil. Therefore, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688591' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.96   Med: 5.4   Max: 13.24
Current: 4.15

During the past 7 years, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.24%. The lowest was -15.96%. And the median was 5.40%.

SHSE:688591's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
53.3% of 985 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.24 vs SHSE:688591: 4.15

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co  (SHSE:688591) 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.


Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) 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.

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.70 5.61 3.09 4.20 5.40

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.11 10.98 6.37 -2.05 1.38

SHSE:688591 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Telink Semiconductor (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.


Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co'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 )
=127.28/( (2316.133+2399.218 )/ 2 )
=127.28/2357.6755
=5.40 %

Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=33.152/( (2399.218+2407.958)/ 2 )
=33.152/2403.588
=1.38 %

* 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 1.38% mean?
Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688591) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.38% 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 Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks #525 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.38% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 5.40. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's value of 1.38% is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks #525 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co ranks #525 out of 985 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's value of 1.38% is 73.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 5.24, based on 985 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. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.38% is 73.7% 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 Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.38%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688591) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥42.69, compared to a current price of ¥26.07 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.38%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 73.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 5.24. Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688591), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.38% 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 Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688591) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥26.07 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥42.69. GuruFocus considers Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688591:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.38% (74% below median its 10-year median of 5.40)
  • GF Value™: ¥42.69 vs. price of ¥26.07 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 73.7% below the Semiconductors median (#525 of 985)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address Zuchongzhi Road, Building 3, No. 1500, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Telink Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co Ltd is a professional integrated circuit design company. It is mainly engaged in the research and development, design and sales of wireless Internet of Things system-level chips, focusing on the frontier of wireless Internet of Things chips.
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