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Hong Tai Electric Industrial CoTPE:1612 -1.86%89 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.66. GuruFocus rates TPE:1612 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$37.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,970 Industrial Products companies, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co ranks better than 67.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1612'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 6.66 Max: 41.16
Current: 11.34
During the past 13 years, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 41.16%. The lowest was 2.11%. And the median was 6.66%.
TPE:1612's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 67.81% of 2970
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.725
vs TPE:1612: 11.34
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co (TPE:1612) 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.
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hong Tai Electric Industrial 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.
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TPE:1612 vs VRT, BE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hong Tai Electric Industrial 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.
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Tai Electric Industrial 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 (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 8.87% mean?
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co (TPE:1612) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.87% 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 Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.66. Over the past decade, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.11 to 41.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co ranks #956 out of 2970 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.87% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 41.16. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73. Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's value of 8.87% is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co ranks #956 out of 2970 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co ranks #956 out of 2970 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73. Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's value of 8.87% is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.11 to 41.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.66 vs. the industry median of 6.73, Hong Tai Electric Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.73, based on 2,970 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. Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.87% is 31.9% 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 Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.87%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co (TPE:1612) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$37.49, compared to a current price of NT$31.70 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.87%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.66 and 31.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.73. Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co (TPE:1612), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.87% 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 Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co (TPE:1612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$31.70 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$37.49.
GuruFocus considers Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1612:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.87% (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.66)
GF Value™: NT$37.49 vs. price of NT$31.70 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% above the Industrial Products median (#956 of 2970)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co Business Description
Hong Tai Electric Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of wires and cables, communication products and equipment, and accessories. The product portfolio of the company comprises UHV transmission cables, medium and low voltage PE cables, bare soft/hard copper stranded wire, solar power cables,and all types off building wire products. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from Taiwan.
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