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Taewoong CoXKRX:044490 -3.56%66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 456% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates XKRX:044490 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩15,762.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,975 Industrial Products companies, Taewoong Co ranks worse than 72.1% 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. Taewoong Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩16,995 Mil. Taewoong Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩611,118 Mil. Therefore, Taewoong Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taewoong Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:044490'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.25 Med: 0.5 Max: 6.88
Current: 1.34
During the past 13 years, Taewoong Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 6.88%. The lowest was -18.25%. And the median was 0.50%.
XKRX:044490's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 72.1% of 2975
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.86
vs XKRX:044490: 1.34
Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) 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.
Taewoong Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Taewoong Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taewoong 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.
XKRX:044490 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Taewoong 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.
Taewoong Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Taewoong Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taewoong 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.78% mean?
Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.78% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Taewoong Co and its competitors. This is 456% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Taewoong Co ranks #2145 out of 2975 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Taewoong Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Taewoong Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.78% is 456% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.86. Taewoong Co's value of 2.78% is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taewoong Co ranks #2145 out of 2975 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taewoong Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taewoong Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Taewoong Co ranks #2145 out of 2975 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Taewoong Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.86. Taewoong Co's value of 2.78% is 59.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Taewoong 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 6.86, based on 2,975 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. Taewoong Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.78% is 59.5% 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 Taewoong Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taewoong Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.78%, which is 456% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taewoong Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩15,762.92, compared to a current price of ₩35,200.00 — trading 123.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.78%, which is 456% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 59.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.86. Taewoong Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.78% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Taewoong Co (XKRX:044490) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taewoong Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩35,200.00 is trading 123.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩15,762.92.
GuruFocus considers Taewoong Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:044490:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.78% (456% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: ₩15,762.92 vs. price of ₩35,200.00 (123.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2145 of 2975)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:044490 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taewoong Co Ltd is a steel manufacturer in Korea. It is engaged in the manufacturing of forged metal products. The company specializes in the production of large forged parts and rolled rings for projects in the wind energy, chemical and petrochemical, shipbuilding and marine engine and power plant industries. It focuses on providing high-quality forgings of a variety of weight range in all carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy. The company makes all forged products available in the form of forged-only, heat-treated, semi-machined and finish machining.
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