Western Mining CoSHSE:601168 +6.92%82 ROE % is 33.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 14.16. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601168 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,389 Metals & Mining companies, Western Mining Co ranks better than 90.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Mining Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601168'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.35 Med: 14.16 Max: 24.4
Current: 24.4
During the past 13 years, Western Mining Co's highest ROE % was 24.40%. The lowest was -19.35%. And the median was 14.16%.
SHSE:601168's ROE % is ranked better than 90.58% of 2389
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.17
vs SHSE:601168: 24.40
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) 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.
Western Mining Co ROE % Related Terms
Western Mining Co ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Mining Co's ROE % 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Mining 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.
Western Mining Co ROE % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Mining Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Mining 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.
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) has a ROE % of 33.04% 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 14.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #225 out of 2389 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Western Mining Co's ROE % too high?
Western Mining Co's current ROE % of 33.04% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 14.16. Based on the distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #225 out of 2389 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mining Co's ROE % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #225 out of 2389 companies for ROE %. This places Western Mining Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROE % 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 % 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. Western Mining Co's current ROE % is 33.04%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 14.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.99, compared to a current price of ¥29.22 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 33.04%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 14.16. Western Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168), the current ROE % is 33.04% 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥29.22 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.99.
GuruFocus considers Western Mining Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601168:
ROE %: 33.04% (133% above median its 10-year median of 14.16)
GF Value™: ¥22.99 vs. price of ¥29.22 (27.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Mining Co Ltd is a mining company mainly engaged in the comprehensive development of mineral resources in the western region of China. The company's business operations include mining, smelting, and trading of basic non-ferrous metals and ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. It is divided into four trading sectors: mining, smelting, trade, and finance.
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