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Citic Telecom International HoldingsSTU:B7O -2.16%56 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 195.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 283.81. GuruFocus rates STU:B7O with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks better than 80.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citic Telecom International Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:B7O'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 206.51 Med: 283.81 Max: 361.11
Current: 224.76
During the past 13 years, Citic Telecom International Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 361.11%. The lowest was 206.51%. And the median was 283.81%.
STU:B7O's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.67% of 326
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.9
vs STU:B7O: 224.76
Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) 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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Citic Telecom International Holdings 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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
STU:B7O vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Citic Telecom International Holdings'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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Citic Telecom International Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citic Telecom International Holdings'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 two times the semi-annual (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 195.08% mean?
Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 195.08% 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 283.81. Over the past decade, Citic Telecom International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 206.51 to 361.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks #63 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Citic Telecom International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Citic Telecom International Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 195.08% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 283.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 206.51 to a high of 361.11. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90. Citic Telecom International Holdings' value of 195.08% is 1209.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks #63 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Citic Telecom International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citic Telecom International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks #63 out of 326 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Citic Telecom International Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90. Citic Telecom International Holdings' value of 195.08% is 1209.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Citic Telecom International Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 206.51 to 361.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 283.81 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Citic Telecom International Holdings 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.90, based on 326 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. Citic Telecom International Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 195.08% is 1209.3% 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citic Telecom International Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 195.08%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 283.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citic Telecom International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.27 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 195.08%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 283.81 and 1209.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.90. Citic Telecom International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 195.08% 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citic Telecom International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.27 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26.
GuruFocus considers Citic Telecom International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:B7O:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 195.08% (31% below median its 10-year median of 283.81)
GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.27 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1209.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#63 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:B7O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Ltd is a telecommunications company that generates revenue from mobile phones, Internet services, international telecommunications, enterprise solutions, fixed-line services, and the sale of equipment and mobile handsets. Enterprise services involve delivering information and communication technologies to businesses. This division plays a important role in the overall revenue of the company. The company operates in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and other regions. It earns the majority of its revenue in Macau and owns telecommunications infrastructure.
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