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Long Bon Development CoTPE:2514 -0.77%80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates TPE:2514 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,712 Construction companies, Long Bon Development Co ranks worse than 59.46% 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. Long Bon Development Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$600 Mil. Long Bon Development Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12,495 Mil. Therefore, Long Bon Development Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Long Bon Development Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2514'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 7.25 Max: 13.29
Current: 5.46
During the past 13 years, Long Bon Development Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.29%. The lowest was 0.27%. And the median was 7.25%.
TPE:2514's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 59.46% of 1712
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs TPE:2514: 5.46
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) 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.
Long Bon Development Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Long Bon Development Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Long Bon Development Co'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.
Long Bon Development Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TPE:2514 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Long Bon Development 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.
Long Bon Development Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Long Bon Development Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Long Bon Development 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 4.80% mean?
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.80% 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 Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 7.25. Over the past decade, Long Bon Development Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 13.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1018 out of 1712 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Long Bon Development Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Long Bon Development Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.80% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 13.29. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. Long Bon Development Co's value of 4.80% is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1018 out of 1712 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Long Bon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Long Bon Development Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1018 out of 1712 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Long Bon Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. Long Bon Development Co's value of 4.80% is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Long Bon Development Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 13.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.25 vs. the industry median of 8.21, Long Bon Development Co has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.21, based on 1,712 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. Long Bon Development Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.80% is 41.5% below 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 Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Long Bon Development Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.80%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Long Bon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.20, compared to a current price of NT$12.85 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.80%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.25 and 41.5% below the Construction industry median of 8.21. Long Bon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.80% 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.85 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.20.
GuruFocus considers Long Bon Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2514:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.80% (34% below median its 10-year median of 7.25)
GF Value™: NT$19.20 vs. price of NT$12.85 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Construction median (#1018 of 1712)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Long Bon Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company with operations in commercial property and car-park leasing, property developments, hotel management, and online shopping services. The company is also engaged in the management of the Qiaoyuan clubhouse, including guest rooms, conference rooms, and education and training rooms. Investment, Funeral, and Recreation were the group's four segments. Construction projects are the focus of the construction segment. The investment segment invests in financial instruments, while the funeral division provides funeral services and other services. Sports facilities are provided by the recreation segment. The majority of the revenue of the group is from the construction segment.
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