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Sunplus Innovation TechnologyTPE:5236 -2.56%92 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 17.19. GuruFocus rates TPE:5236 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$175.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Semiconductors companies, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks better than 85.18% 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. Sunplus Innovation Technology's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$507 Mil. Sunplus Innovation Technology's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,581 Mil. Therefore, Sunplus Innovation Technology's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunplus Innovation Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5236'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.25 Med: 17.19 Max: 41.42
Current: 20.84
During the past 9 years, Sunplus Innovation Technology's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 41.42%. The lowest was -0.25%. And the median was 17.19%.
TPE:5236's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.18% of 985
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs TPE:5236: 20.84
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.
Sunplus Innovation Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sunplus Innovation Technology 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.
TPE:5236 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sunplus Innovation 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.
Sunplus Innovation Technology Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sunplus Innovation Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunplus Innovation 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 19.64% mean?
Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.64% 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 17.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #146 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Sunplus Innovation Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.64% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 17.19. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. Sunplus Innovation Technology's value of 19.64% is 274.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #146 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunplus Innovation Technology has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunplus Innovation Technology's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #146 out of 985 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Sunplus Innovation Technology in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. Sunplus Innovation Technology's value of 19.64% is 274.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.19 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Sunplus Innovation 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 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. Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.64% is 274.8% 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology 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. Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.64%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 17.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunplus Innovation Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$175.05, compared to a current price of NT$152.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.64%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 17.19 and 274.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.24. Sunplus Innovation Technology's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.64% 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Innovation Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$152.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$175.05.
GuruFocus considers Sunplus Innovation Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5236:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.64% (14% above median its 10-year median of 17.19)
GF Value™: NT$175.05 vs. price of NT$152.50 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 274.8% above the Semiconductors median (#146 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5236 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunplus Innovation Technology Business Description
Sunplus Innovation Technology Inc is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing Microcontrollers and System-on-Chips with embedded software solutions targeting Human Interface Devices, PC External HDD/ODD Drives, PC/NB Camera and Industry Control market segments. The product portfolio includes Web camera controllers, NB camera controllers, IOT camera controllers, and other products.
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