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Universal Microelectronics CoTPE:2413 -7.50%48 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2243% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates TPE:2413 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,385 Hardware companies, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks worse than 60.21% 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. Universal Microelectronics Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$340 Mil. Universal Microelectronics Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,933 Mil. Therefore, Universal Microelectronics Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Microelectronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2413'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.69 Med: 0.75 Max: 13.57
Current: 2.75
During the past 13 years, Universal Microelectronics Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.57%. The lowest was -11.69%. And the median was 0.75%.
TPE:2413's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 60.21% of 2385
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.32
vs TPE:2413: 2.75
Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) 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.
Universal Microelectronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Universal Microelectronics 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.
Universal Microelectronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TPE:2413 vs APH, GLW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Microelectronics 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.
Universal Microelectronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Microelectronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Microelectronics 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 17.57% mean?
Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.57% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is 2243% above median its historical median of 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #1436 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Universal Microelectronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Universal Microelectronics Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.57% is 2243% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32. Universal Microelectronics Co's value of 17.57% is 230.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #1436 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Microelectronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #1436 out of 2385 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Universal Microelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32. Universal Microelectronics Co's value of 17.57% is 230.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 5.32, Universal Microelectronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.32, based on 2,385 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. Universal Microelectronics Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.57% is 230.3% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Microelectronics Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.57%, which is 2243% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.81, compared to a current price of NT$40.70 — trading 116.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.57%, which is 2243% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 230.3% above the Hardware industry median of 5.32. Universal Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.57% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Microelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$40.70 is trading 116.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.81.
GuruFocus considers Universal Microelectronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2413:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.57% (2243% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: NT$18.81 vs. price of NT$40.70 (116.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 230.3% above the Hardware median (#1436 of 2385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Microelectronics Co Business Description
Universal Microelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of computer peripherals, connectors, wires, and other parts. Its operating segments include the Magnetic Component & Power Product Department, which is responsible for the production of electronic components and generates maximum revenue; the Information and Communication Product Department, which is responsible for the production of OEM and ODM information and communication products; the Optical Communication Product Office, which is responsible for the production of optical communication equipment products; and Others, which mainly involves the trading of raw materials and acting as a purchasing agent for commodities. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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