HAM:CBA's ROE % is ranked better than 57.65% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 6.62
vs HAM:CBA: 8.37
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ROE % Related Terms
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ROE % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ROE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) has a ROE % of 2.50% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 15.64. Over the past decade, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROE % has ranged from 0.03 to 32.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #554 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROE % too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current ROE % of 2.50% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 15.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 32.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROE % is 6.62. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 2.50% is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #554 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROE % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #554 out of 1308 companies for ROE %. This puts Brilliance China Automotive Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.62. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 2.50% is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' own ROE % has ranged from 0.03 to 32.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.64 vs. the industry median of 6.62, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 ROE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.62, based on 1,308 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current ROE % of 2.50% is 62.2% 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 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROE % is 6.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current ROE % is 2.50%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 15.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 2.50%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 15.64 and 62.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.62. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), the current ROE % is 2.50% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.40.
GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:
ROE %: 2.50% (84% below median its 10-year median of 15.64)
GF Value™: €0.40 vs. price of €0.19 (53.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#554 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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