Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
SHSE:605136's ROE % is ranked worse than 76.94% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.49
vs SHSE:605136: -2.11
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) 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.
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ROE % Related Terms
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co 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 Internet Retail subindustry, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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.
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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.
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) has a ROE % of 1.72% 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 13.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks #844 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's ROE % too high?
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's current ROE % of 1.72% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 13.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.49. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's value of 1.72% is 73.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks #844 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's ROE % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks #844 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This places Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.49. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's value of 1.72% is 73.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.39 vs. the industry median of 6.49, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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 ROE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.49, based on 1,097 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. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's current ROE % of 1.72% is 73.5% 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 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's current ROE % is 1.72%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 13.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.28, compared to a current price of ¥7.43 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 1.72%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 13.39 and 73.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.49. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136), the current ROE % is 1.72% 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.43 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.28.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605136:
ROE %: 1.72% (87% below median its 10-year median of 13.39)
GF Value™: ¥7.28 vs. price of ¥7.43 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#844 of 1097)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Business Description
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Ltd is a provider of online cosmetics marketing and retailing services in China. The company is authorized by and cooperating with the international cosmetics groups, such as Kanebo, AmorePacific, Henkel, has obtained the authorization of more than 50 renowned brands including Erno Laszlo, Whoo, Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Schwarzkopf to sell their products in China, as a reliable partner.
58GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SHSE:605136
ROE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SHSE:605136 has been successfully added to your 
