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Plotech CoTPE:6141 -4.86%41 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -148.42% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6141 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,387 Hardware companies, Plotech Co ranks worse than 94.05% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Plotech Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-1,207 Mil. Plotech Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$813 Mil. Therefore, Plotech Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -148.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plotech Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6141'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.51 Med: -5.57 Max: 29.82
Current: -52.5
During the past 13 years, Plotech Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 29.82%. The lowest was -62.51%. And the median was -5.57%.
TPE:6141's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 94.05% of 2387
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs TPE:6141: -52.50
Plotech Co (TPE:6141) 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.
Plotech Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Plotech Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plotech 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.
TPE:6141 vs APH, GLW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Plotech 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.
Plotech Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plotech Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plotech 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 -148.42% mean?
Plotech Co (TPE:6141) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -148.42% 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 Plotech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plotech Co ranks #2245 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Plotech Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Plotech Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -148.42%. Based on the distribution chart, Plotech Co ranks #2245 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plotech Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plotech Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plotech Co ranks #2245 out of 2387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Plotech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. 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. 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 Plotech Co 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. Plotech Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -148.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plotech Co (TPE:6141) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.40, compared to a current price of NT$36.20 — trading 248.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -148.42%. Plotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Plotech Co (TPE:6141), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -148.42% 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 Plotech Co (TPE:6141) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plotech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$36.20 is trading 248.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.40.
GuruFocus considers Plotech Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6141:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -148.42%
GF Value™: NT$10.40 vs. price of NT$36.20 (248.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6141 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plotech Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. Its principal business activities include the manufacturing, processing, and sale of printed circuit boards, electronic components, and related products, as well as PCB and film design services. Geographically, the group distributes its products in Taiwan, America, Southeast Asia, and other countries.
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