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The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SXE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.33 Med: 6.71 Max: 12.47
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.47%. The lowest was -0.33%. And the median was 6.71%.
ASX:SXE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 64.94% of 1780
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs ASX:SXE: 1.09
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical 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.
ASX:SXE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.72% mean?
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.72% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Southern Cross Electrical Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #1156 out of 1780 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #1156 out of 1780 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #1156 out of 1780 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Southern Cross Electrical Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06. 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-Asset for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.06, based on 1,780 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Southern Cross Electrical Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.07, compared to a current price of A$4.61 — trading 122.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.72%. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.72% 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 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.61 is trading 122.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.07.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cross Electrical Engineering to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SXE:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -10.72%
GF Value™: A$2.07 vs. price of A$4.61 (122.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Business Description
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd engages in the provision of electrical, instrumentation, communication, and maintenance services. It serves various sectors such as commercial developments; public infrastructure and defence; resources-mining, oil and gas; industrial, utilities and energy; telecommunications and data centres. The company provides its services through the three key segments of SCEE, Heyday, and Trivantage. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Australia.
73GF Score
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