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Weltrend SemiconductorTPE:2436 -5.72%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates TPE:2436 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$68.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Semiconductors companies, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks better than 85.28% 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. Weltrend Semiconductor's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,180 Mil. Weltrend Semiconductor's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,064 Mil. Therefore, Weltrend Semiconductor's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weltrend Semiconductor's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2436'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 10.38 Max: 22.09
Current: 21.18
During the past 13 years, Weltrend Semiconductor's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.09%. The lowest was 5.00%. And the median was 10.38%.
TPE:2436's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.28% of 985
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs TPE:2436: 21.18
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.
Weltrend Semiconductor Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Weltrend Semiconductor Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Weltrend Semiconductor'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.
TPE:2436 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Weltrend Semiconductor'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.
Weltrend Semiconductor Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Weltrend Semiconductor's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weltrend Semiconductor'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 38.52% mean?
Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.52% 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 Weltrend Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 10.38. Over the past decade, Weltrend Semiconductor's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.00 to 22.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks #145 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Weltrend Semiconductor's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Weltrend Semiconductor's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.52% is 271% above median its 10-year median of 10.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 22.09. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. Weltrend Semiconductor's value of 38.52% is 635.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks #145 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weltrend Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weltrend Semiconductor's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks #145 out of 985 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Weltrend Semiconductor in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. Weltrend Semiconductor's value of 38.52% is 635.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Weltrend Semiconductor's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.00 to 22.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Weltrend Semiconductor 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 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. Weltrend Semiconductor's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.52% is 635.1% 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 Weltrend Semiconductor 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. Weltrend Semiconductor's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.52%, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weltrend Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$68.71, compared to a current price of NT$57.70 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.52%, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 635.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.24. Weltrend Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.52% 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 Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weltrend Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$57.70 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$68.71.
GuruFocus considers Weltrend Semiconductor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2436:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 38.52% (271% above median its 10-year median of 10.38)
GF Value™: NT$68.71 vs. price of NT$57.70 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 635.1% above the Semiconductors median (#145 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weltrend Semiconductor Inc mainly engaging in research, development, production, testing, and sales of digital and analog hybrid special application integrated circuits, as well as digital and analog integrated circuits. The Group's reportable segments are its self-owned product segment and product agency segment. The majority of revenue comes from self-owned product segment. The Group mainly operates business in Taiwan, mainland China, and other regions of which majority of revenue comes from Mainland China. The Group's main products and services is Integrated circuits, Trading of integrated circuits, and Design and testing income of which majority of sales is from Integrated circuits.
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