Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 57 ROE % is 17.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 18.75. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 50% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Tianqi Lithium's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,089 Mil. Tianqi Lithium's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,373 Mil. Therefore, Tianqi Lithium's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tianqi Lithium's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
TQLCF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.98 Med: 18.75 Max: 78.77
Current: 5.2
During the past 13 years, Tianqi Lithium's highest ROE % was 78.77%. The lowest was -69.98%. And the median was 18.75%.
TQLCF's ROE % is ranked better than 50% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs TQLCF: 5.20
Tianqi Lithium (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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.
Tianqi Lithium ROE % Related Terms
Tianqi Lithium ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a ROE % of 17.08% 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #795 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's ROE % too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current ROE % of 17.08% is near median its 10-year median of 18.75. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. Tianqi Lithium's value of 17.08% is 228.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #795 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #795 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This puts Tianqi Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. Tianqi Lithium's value of 17.08% is 228.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.75 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Tianqi Lithium has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.20, based on 1,590 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. Tianqi Lithium's current ROE % of 17.08% is 228.8% above 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianqi Lithium's current ROE % is 17.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 17.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.75 and 228.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current ROE % is 17.08% 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
ROE %: 17.08% (near median its 10-year median of 18.75)
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228.8% above the Chemicals median (#795 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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