Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Asset Turnover: 0.04 (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1713 Cathay Chemical Works Inc TPE:1713
75 GF Score
Price NT$49.65
GF Value NT$42.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cathay Chemical Works Asset Turnover?

Cathay Chemical Works TPE:1713 +0.71% 75 Asset Turnover is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Cathay Chemical Works's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$136.4 Mil. Cathay Chemical Works's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,869.8 Mil. Therefore, Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.04.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Cathay Chemical Works's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.35%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Cathay Chemical Works's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.45%.


Cathay Chemical Works  (TPE:1713) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Cathay Chemical Works's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

ROE %**(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=791.4/3706.5215
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(791.4 / 545.604)*(545.604 / 3869.7715)*(3869.7715/ 3706.5215)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=145.05 %*0.141*1.044
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=20.45 %*1.044
=21.35 %

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.

* 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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Cathay Chemical Works's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=791.4/3869.7715
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(791.4 / 545.604)*(545.604 / 3869.7715)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=145.05 %*0.141
=20.45 %

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.

* 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

In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.

Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Cathay Chemical Works Asset Turnover Related Terms


Cathay Chemical Works Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover 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.

Cathay Chemical Works Asset Turnover Chart

Cathay Chemical Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Asset Turnover
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Cathay Chemical Works Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Asset Turnover Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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.


Cathay Chemical Works Asset Turnover vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Cathay Chemical Works Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=460.042/( (4569.344+3974.347)/ 2 )
=460.042/4271.8455
=0.11

Cathay Chemical Works's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=136.401/( (3765.196+3974.347)/ 2 )
=136.401/3869.7715
=0.04

* 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.

Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of 0.04 mean?
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Asset Turnover of 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Asset Turnover too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Asset Turnover is 0.04. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Asset Turnover compare to LIN and SHW?
Cathay Chemical Works' Asset Turnover of 0.04 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Asset Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. Cathay Chemical Works's current Asset Turnover is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.86, compared to a current price of NT$49.65 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Asset Turnover is 0.04. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Asset Turnover is 0.04 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$49.65 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.86. GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:

  • Asset Turnover: 0.04
  • GF Value™: NT$42.86 vs. price of NT$49.65 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cathay Chemical Works Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 12 Floor, No. 320, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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