Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.07% (As of Dec. 2025) — 212% Above Median

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SGX:BLS Hotung Investment Holdings Ltd SGX:BLS
68 GF Score
Price S$1.62
GF Value S$3.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hotung Investment Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Hotung Investment Holdings SGX:BLS +0.62% 68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates SGX:BLS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,637 Asset Management companies, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks worse than 57.12% 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. Hotung Investment Holdings's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$33.74 Mil. Hotung Investment Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$258.25 Mil. Therefore, Hotung Investment Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.07%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hotung Investment Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:BLS' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 4.19   Max: 9.42
Current: 2.95

During the past 13 years, Hotung Investment Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.42%. The lowest was 0.70%. And the median was 4.19%.

SGX:BLS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
57.12% of 1637 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.23 vs SGX:BLS: 2.95

Hotung Investment Holdings  (SGX:BLS) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Hotung Investment Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Hotung Investment Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotung Investment Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.

Hotung Investment Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Hotung Investment Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.42 0.70 1.46 2.38 3.05

Hotung Investment Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.34 0.07 4.79 -6.91 13.07

SGX:BLS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Hotung Investment 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.


Hotung Investment Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hotung Investment Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hotung Investment Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Hotung Investment Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Hotung Investment Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=8.236/( (274.538+265.55)/ 2 )
=8.236/270.044
=3.05 %

Hotung Investment Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=33.744/( (250.943+265.55)/ 2 )
=33.744/258.2465
=13.07 %

* 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 13.07% mean?
Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.07% 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 Hotung Investment Holdings and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 4.19. Over the past decade, Hotung Investment Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.70 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #935 out of 1637 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Hotung Investment Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hotung Investment Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.07% is 212% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 9.42. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23. Hotung Investment Holdings' value of 13.07% is 209% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #935 out of 1637 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotung Investment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotung Investment Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hotung Investment Holdings ranks #935 out of 1637 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hotung Investment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23. Hotung Investment Holdings' value of 13.07% is 209% above this benchmark. Historically, Hotung Investment Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.70 to 9.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Hotung Investment Holdings has consistently been above 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.23, based on 1,637 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. Hotung Investment Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.07% is 209% above 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 Hotung Investment Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotung Investment Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.07%, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotung Investment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.36, compared to a current price of S$1.62 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.07%, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 209% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.23. Hotung Investment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.07% 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 Hotung Investment Holdings (SGX:BLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotung Investment Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$1.62 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.36. GuruFocus considers Hotung Investment Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BLS:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.07% (212% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
  • GF Value™: S$3.36 vs. price of S$1.62 (51.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 209% above the Asset Management median (#935 of 1637)

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


Hotung Investment Holdings Business Description

Address 261, Sung-Chiang Road, 10th Floor, Taipei, TWN
Hotung Investment Holdings Ltd is a venture capital investment company. It focuses on start-up and expansion-stage companies mainly located in Taiwan, China, and Silicon Valley. The company operates through two segments namely Investment and Fund management. Its Investment segment derives majority revenue converges on achieving capital appreciation by investing in a balanced and diversified portfolio. The Fund management segment is involved in providing investment consultancy and advisory services to entities within the group.
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