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Power Line Engineering PCLBKK:PLE -11.11% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 0.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Power Line Engineering PCL ranks worse than 73.53% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Power Line Engineering PCL's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿6 Mil. Power Line Engineering PCL's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿13,717 Mil. Therefore, Power Line Engineering PCL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Power Line Engineering PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PLE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.94 Med: 0.8 Max: 14.81
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, Power Line Engineering PCL's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.81%. The lowest was -5.94%. And the median was 0.80%.
BKK:PLE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 73.53% of 1783
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs BKK:PLE: 0.08
Power Line Engineering PCL (BKK:PLE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Power Line Engineering PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Power Line Engineering PCL 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.
Power Line Engineering PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
BKK:PLE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Power Line Engineering PCL'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.
Power Line Engineering PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Power Line Engineering PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power Line Engineering PCL'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.05% mean?
Power Line Engineering PCL (BKK:PLE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.05% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Power Line Engineering PCL and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Line Engineering PCL ranks #1311 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Power Line Engineering PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Power Line Engineering PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.05% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Power Line Engineering PCL's value of 0.05% is 98.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Line Engineering PCL ranks #1311 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Power Line Engineering PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Power Line Engineering PCL ranks #1311 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Power Line Engineering PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Power Line Engineering PCL's value of 0.05% is 98.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Power Line Engineering PCL 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.04, based on 1,783 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. Power Line Engineering PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.05% is 98.4% 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 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 Power Line Engineering PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Line Engineering PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.05%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Line Engineering PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Line Engineering PCL (BKK:PLE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.14, compared to a current price of ฿0.08 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.05%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 98.4% below the Construction industry median of 3.04. 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 Power Line Engineering PCL (BKK:PLE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.05% 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.
Power Line Engineering PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the business of system installation of electrical, air condition, sanitary and fire protection, civil construction, and real estate. The operations of the company principally involve construction contracting and property development, and are mostly carried out in a single geographic area of Thailand.
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