Tripod TechnologyTPE:3044 83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 15.72. GuruFocus rates TPE:3044 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$281.07 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,387 Hardware companies, Tripod Technology ranks better than 86.38% 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. Tripod Technology's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$9,884 Mil. Tripod Technology's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$51,816 Mil. Therefore, Tripod Technology's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tripod Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3044'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.07 Med: 15.72 Max: 20.29
Current: 20.29
During the past 13 years, Tripod Technology's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.29%. The lowest was 12.07%. And the median was 15.72%.
TPE:3044's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.38% of 2387
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs TPE:3044: 20.29
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.
Tripod Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Tripod Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tripod 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.
TPE:3044 vs APH, GLW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Tripod 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.
Tripod Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tripod Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tripod 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 19.08% mean?
Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.08% 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 Tripod Technology and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 15.72. Over the past decade, Tripod Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.07 to 20.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #325 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Tripod Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Tripod Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.08% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.07 to a high of 20.29. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. Tripod Technology's value of 19.08% is 261.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #325 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tripod Technology has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripod Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #325 out of 2387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Tripod Technology in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. Tripod Technology's value of 19.08% is 261.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tripod Technology's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.07 to 20.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.72 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Tripod Technology 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 5.28, based on 2,387 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. Tripod Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.08% is 261.4% 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 Tripod Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tripod Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.08%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 15.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tripod Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$281.07, compared to a current price of NT$448.50 — trading 59.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.08%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.72 and 261.4% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. Tripod Technology's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.08% 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$448.50 is trading 59.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$281.07.
GuruFocus considers Tripod Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3044:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.08% (21% above median its 10-year median of 15.72)
GF Value™: NT$281.07 vs. price of NT$448.50 (59.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.4% above the Hardware median (#325 of 2387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tripod Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, electronic cash registers, and is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of a variety of devices produced using computer automation. The company focuses on the production and sale of printed circuit boards, and this segment provides the majority of the company's revenue. The company's products include various boards for memory modules, thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays, telecommunications boards, hard disks, automotive, servers, substrates, and other services. The vast majority of revenue is earned from customers in Mainland China; however, the company also does business in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea, among others.
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