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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
* 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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chang Wah Electronmaterials's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) has a ROE % of -7.42% 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. Over the past decade, Chang Wah Electronmaterials' ROE % has ranged from 4.04 to 19.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1244 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials' ROE % too high?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials' current ROE % is -7.42%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 19.84. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1244 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chang Wah Electronmaterials has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Wah Electronmaterials' ROE % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1244 out of 2423 companies for ROE %. This places Chang Wah Electronmaterials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.66. Historically, Chang Wah Electronmaterials' own ROE % has ranged from 4.04 to 19.84 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.66, based on 2,423 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. 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current ROE % is -7.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.77, compared to a current price of NT$55.20 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -7.42%. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070), the current ROE % is -7.42% 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$55.20 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.77.
GuruFocus considers Chang Wah Electronmaterials to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8070:
ROE %: -7.42%
GF Value™: NT$43.77 vs. price of NT$55.20 (26.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc trades electrical, telecommunication, and semiconductor materials and parts, and engages in import and export trading, leasing, manufacturing, and selling of electrical appliances, telecommunication equipment, and mechanical parts, retailing of synthetic resin, electronic materials, and components. The company operates in two geographical areas - Taiwan and Asia. The company's reportable segments include IC Leadframe, Substrate, EME, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the EME segment.
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