HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.82% (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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XKLS:0185 HSS Engineers Bhd XKLS:0185
64 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HSS Engineers Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

HSS Engineers Bhd XKLS:0185 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0185 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks better than 64.5% 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. HSS Engineers Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.0 Mil. HSS Engineers Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM310.5 Mil. Therefore, HSS Engineers Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.82%.

The historical rank and industry rank for HSS Engineers Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0185' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.85   Med: 6.34   Max: 13.98
Current: 5.24

During the past 11 years, HSS Engineers Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.98%. The lowest was -58.85%. And the median was 6.34%.

XKLS:0185's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
64.5% of 1783 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.05 vs XKLS:0185: 5.24

HSS Engineers Bhd  (XKLS:0185) 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.


HSS Engineers Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


HSS Engineers Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HSS Engineers Bhd'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.

HSS Engineers Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

HSS Engineers Bhd 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 1.52 6.82 9.04 10.75 4.84

HSS Engineers Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.38 9.07 6.94 0.25 4.82

XKLS:0185 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HSS Engineers Bhd'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.


HSS Engineers Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, HSS Engineers Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HSS Engineers Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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HSS Engineers Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

HSS Engineers Bhd'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 )
=13.449/( (254.421+301.254)/ 2 )
=13.449/277.8375
=4.84 %

HSS Engineers Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=14.968/( (301.254+319.651)/ 2 )
=14.968/310.4525
=4.82 %

* 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 4.82% mean?
HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.82% 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 HSS Engineers Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.34. According to the industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #633 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
HSS Engineers Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.82% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.34. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. HSS Engineers Bhd's value of 4.82% is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #633 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HSS Engineers Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSS Engineers Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #633 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts HSS Engineers Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. HSS Engineers Bhd's value of 4.82% is 58% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.34 vs. the industry median of 3.05, HSS Engineers Bhd 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.05, 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. HSS Engineers Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.82% is 58% 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 HSS Engineers Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HSS Engineers Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.82%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.95, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 57.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.82%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.34 and 58% above the Construction industry median of 3.05. HSS Engineers Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.82% 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 HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 57.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.95. GuruFocus considers HSS Engineers Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0185:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.82% (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.34)
  • GF Value™: RM0.95 vs. price of RM0.40 (57.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% above the Construction median (#633 of 1783)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HSS Engineers Bhd Business Description

Address No. 21, Jalan 5/106 Bandar Sri Permaisuri, B1 (1-4), Block B, Plaza Dwitasik, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56000
HSS Engineers Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in providing engineering and project management services including engineering design, project management, construction supervision, recurring income and digital transformation services. The company projects include airports, bridge, buildings and township, drainage and irrigation, industrial and power plant, ports, railways, roads and highway and other projects.
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