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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. K Laser Technology's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-198 Mil. K Laser Technology's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,910 Mil. Therefore, K Laser Technology's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for K Laser Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2461'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.84 Med: 5.97 Max: 14.53
Current: -3.46
During the past 13 years, K Laser Technology's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.53%. The lowest was -4.84%. And the median was 5.97%.
TPE:2461's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 86.05% of 387
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs TPE:2461: -3.46
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) 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.
K Laser Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
K Laser Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K Laser Technology'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.
K Laser Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TPE:2461 vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, K Laser Technology'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.
K Laser Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, K Laser Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K Laser Technology'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 -6.79% mean?
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -6.79% 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 K Laser Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #333 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is K Laser Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
K Laser Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.79%. Based on the distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #333 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Laser Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Laser Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #333 out of 387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places K Laser Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.91, based on 387 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. 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 K Laser Technology and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Laser Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Laser Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.62, compared to a current price of NT$16.05 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.79%. K Laser Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.79% 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.05 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.62.
GuruFocus considers K Laser Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2461:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -6.79%
GF Value™: NT$21.62 vs. price of NT$16.05 (25.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K Laser Technology Inc is engaged research and development, production, manufacturing, and sales of laser holographic packaging materials as well as import and export trade. Its product offerings include holographic films, holographic paper products, and hot & cold foils, lamination paper, transfer paper, and others. The company's geographical segments are China, Other regions of Asia, and Others.
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