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Symtek Automation Asia CoTPE:6438 -6.15%82 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 15.73. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$153.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks better than 55.84% 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$355 Mil. Symtek Automation Asia Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,284 Mil. Therefore, Symtek Automation Asia Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symtek Automation Asia Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6438'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98 Med: 15.73 Max: 26.12
Current: 8.14
During the past 13 years, Symtek Automation Asia Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 26.12%. The lowest was 3.98%. And the median was 15.73%.
TPE:6438's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 55.84% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs TPE:6438: 8.14
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Symtek Automation Asia Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symtek Automation Asia 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TPE:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia 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 6.72% mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.72% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 15.73. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.98 to 26.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1311 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.72% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 15.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 26.12. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 6.72% is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1311 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1311 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Symtek Automation Asia Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 6.72% is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.98 to 26.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.73 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Symtek Automation Asia 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.76, based on 2,969 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.72% is 0.6% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 15.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$153.53, compared to a current price of NT$145.00 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 15.73 and 0.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.76. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$145.00 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$153.53.
GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 6.72% (57% below median its 10-year median of 15.73)
GF Value™: NT$153.53 vs. price of NT$145.00 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1311 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
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