Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 11.93% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1713 Cathay Chemical Works Inc TPE:1713
77 GF Score
Price NT$49.50
GF Value NT$42.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cathay Chemical Works ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Cathay Chemical Works TPE:1713 -0.30% 77 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 11.93% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.35%. Cathay Chemical Works's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.79. Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.93%.


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Cathay Chemical Works ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Cathay Chemical Works ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Cathay Chemical Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Cathay Chemical Works Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Cathay Chemical Works ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


TPE:1713
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Cathay Chemical Works ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=14.32% / 1.79
=8.00%

Cathay Chemical Works's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=21.35% / 1.79
=11.93%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 11.93% mean?
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 11.93% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 11.93%. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?
Cathay Chemical Works' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 11.93% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. Cathay Chemical Works's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 11.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.83, compared to a current price of NT$49.50 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 11.93%. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 11.93% 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$49.50 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.83. GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 11.93%
  • GF Value™: NT$42.83 vs. price of NT$49.50 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cathay Chemical Works Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 12 Floor, No. 320, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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