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The historical rank and industry rank for PPS International (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08201'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.26 Med: -2.01 Max: 6.93
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, PPS International (Holdings)'s highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.93%. The lowest was -36.26%. And the median was -2.01%.
HKSE:08201's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 65.32% of 248
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.555
vs HKSE:08201: 0.08
PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) 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.
PPS International (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
PPS International (Holdings) 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.
PPS International (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
HKSE:08201 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, PPS International (Holdings)'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.
PPS International (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, PPS International (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPS International (Holdings)'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 2.46% mean?
PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.46% 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 PPS International (Holdings) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #162 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is PPS International (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
PPS International (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46%. The Waste Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.56. PPS International (Holdings)'s value of 2.46% is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #162 out of 248 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PPS International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPS International (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #162 out of 248 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places PPS International (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.56. PPS International (Holdings)'s value of 2.46% is 3.7% below this benchmark. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Waste Management companies is 2.56, based on 248 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. PPS International (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.46% is 3.7% 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 PPS International (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPS International (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPS International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46% and 3.7% below the Waste Management industry median of 2.56. PPS International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.46% 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 PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPS International (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers PPS International (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08201:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.46%
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.11 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% below the Waste Management median (#162 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPS International (Holdings) Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment include Environmental and cleaning; Money lending and Investments. It generates maximum revenue from the Environmental and cleaning segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in PRC.
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