China Yangtze Power CoFRA:CYZB -0.63%83 ROE % is 12.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 15.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYZB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks better than 87.53% on this metric.
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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.
China Yangtze Power Co ROE % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
China Yangtze Power Co ROE % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) has a ROE % of 12.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 15.89. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's ROE % has ranged from 11.61 to 16.91. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #54 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's ROE % too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current ROE % of 12.24% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 15.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.61 to a high of 16.91. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROE % is 3.80. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 12.24% is 222.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #54 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's ROE % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #54 out of 433 companies for ROE %. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 3.80. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 12.24% is 222.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own ROE % has ranged from 11.61 to 16.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.89 vs. the industry median of 3.80, China Yangtze Power 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 ROE % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROE % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.80, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Yangtze Power Co's current ROE % of 12.24% is 222.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROE % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current ROE % is 12.24%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 15.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.78, compared to a current price of €31.60 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 12.24%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 15.89 and 222.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.80. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB), the current ROE % is 12.24% 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 China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.60 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.78.
GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYZB:
ROE %: 12.24% (23% below median its 10-year median of 15.89)
GF Value™: €33.78 vs. price of €31.60 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#54 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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