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Darfon ElectronicsTPE:8163 -4.16%66 ROE % is 0.53% as of Dec. 2025, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 10.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,429 Hardware companies, Darfon Electronics ranks worse than 63.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darfon Electronics's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8163'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 10.17 Max: 17.99
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, Darfon Electronics's highest ROE % was 17.99%. The lowest was 1.32%. And the median was 10.17%.
TPE:8163's ROE % is ranked worse than 63.48% of 2429
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs TPE:8163: 1.36
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) 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 (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.
Darfon Electronics ROE % Related Terms
Darfon Electronics ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Darfon Electronics'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.
Darfon Electronics ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Darfon Electronics's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darfon Electronics'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.
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a ROE % of 0.53% 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 Darfon Electronics and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 10.17. Over the past decade, Darfon Electronics' ROE % has ranged from 1.32 to 17.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1542 out of 2429 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Darfon Electronics' ROE % too high?
Darfon Electronics' current ROE % of 0.53% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 10.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 17.99. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.68. Darfon Electronics' value of 0.53% is 88.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1542 out of 2429 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' ROE % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1542 out of 2429 companies for ROE %. This places Darfon Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.68. Darfon Electronics' value of 0.53% is 88.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Darfon Electronics' own ROE % has ranged from 1.32 to 17.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 4.68, Darfon Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.68, based on 2,429 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. Darfon Electronics's current ROE % of 0.53% is 88.7% 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 Darfon Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darfon Electronics's current ROE % is 0.53%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 10.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.98, compared to a current price of NT$34.60 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 0.53%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 88.7% below the Hardware industry median of 4.68. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current ROE % is 0.53% 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.60 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.98.
GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:
ROE %: 0.53% (95% below median its 10-year median of 10.17)
GF Value™: NT$44.98 vs. price of NT$34.60 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.7% below the Hardware median (#1542 of 2429)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
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