So-Young InternationalSY -4.11%77 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -14.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, So-Young International ranks worse than 83.19% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. So-Young International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28.5 Mil. So-Young International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $198.2 Mil. Therefore, So-Young International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.64 Med: -0.4 Max: 15.52
Current: -17.2
During the past 10 years, So-Young International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.52%. The lowest was -33.64%. And the median was -0.40%.
SY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 83.19% of 583
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 9.74
vs SY: -17.20
So-Young International (NAS:SY) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
So-Young International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
So-Young International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
So-Young International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SY vs LFMD, SPOK, AMWL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
So-Young International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -14.40% mean?
So-Young International (SY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -14.40% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on So-Young International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #485 out of 583 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
So-Young International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -14.40%. Based on the distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #485 out of 583 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, So-Young International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does So-Young International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LFMD and SPOK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #485 out of 583 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places So-Young International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.74. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 9.74, based on 583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on So-Young International and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. So-Young International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -14.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is So-Young International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International (SY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -14.40%. So-Young International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For So-Young International (SY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -14.40% 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 So-Young International (SY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
GuruFocus considers So-Young International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -14.40%
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $1.42 (4.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
So-Young International Inc is an aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. Its online platform operates across multiple access points, including mobile app, Weixin mini program, and soyoung.com website, where both consumers and aesthetic practitioners can access media content, an engaging social community and a transparent reservation system. The company has four reportable segments: Aesthetic treatment services group, Platform service group, Wuhan Miracle, and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform service group, which generates revenue by providing information services and reservation services. All the company's revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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