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TAIFLEX Scientific CoTPE:8039 +9.74%64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 8.99. GuruFocus rates TPE:8039 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,387 Hardware companies, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks worse than 50.23% 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$774 Mil. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10,584 Mil. Therefore, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8039'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.03 Med: 8.99 Max: 10.84
Current: 5.23
During the past 13 years, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 10.84%. The lowest was 5.03%. And the median was 8.99%.
TPE:8039's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 50.23% of 2387
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs TPE:8039: 5.23
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAIFLEX Scientific 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TPE:8039 vs APH, GLW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, TAIFLEX Scientific 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAIFLEX Scientific 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 7.31% mean?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.31% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 8.99. Over the past decade, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.03 to 10.84. According to the industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #1199 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.31% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.03 to a high of 10.84. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 7.31% is 38.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #1199 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TAIFLEX Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #1199 out of 2387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places TAIFLEX Scientific Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 7.31% is 38.4% above this benchmark. Historically, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.03 to 10.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.99 vs. the industry median of 5.28, TAIFLEX Scientific Co 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.31% is 38.4% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.31%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.48, compared to a current price of NT$169.00 — trading 204.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.31%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.99 and 38.4% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.31% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$169.00 is trading 204.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.48.
GuruFocus considers TAIFLEX Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8039:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.31% (19% below median its 10-year median of 8.99)
GF Value™: NT$55.48 vs. price of NT$169.00 (204.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% above the Hardware median (#1199 of 2387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8039 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd operates as a flexible materials company. Its principal products consist of flexible copper-clad laminate, coverlay, bonding sheet, stiffener, and composite film. The Company operates through two segments: the general management segment, which is responsible for the Group's operation planning and owns manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions, and the overseas segment, which owns manufacturing and sales functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the general management segment. Geographically, the Company derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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