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Crest Group BhdXKLS:0323 +2.56%45 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 14.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,501 Hardware companies, Crest Group Bhd ranks better than 79.65% 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. Crest Group Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.0 Mil. Crest Group Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM160.2 Mil. Therefore, Crest Group Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0323'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.26 Med: 14.73 Max: 17
Current: 7.82
During the past 6 years, Crest Group Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.00%. The lowest was 7.26%. And the median was 14.73%.
XKLS:0323's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.65% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs XKLS:0323: 7.82
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) 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.
Crest Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Crest Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crest Group 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.
XKLS:0323 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Crest Group 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.
Crest Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Crest Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Group Bhd'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 5.01% mean?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.01% 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 14.73. Over the past decade, Crest Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.26 to 17.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #509 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Crest Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.01% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 14.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.26 to a high of 17.00. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Crest Group Bhd's value of 5.01% is 105.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #509 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #509 out of 2501 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Crest Group Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Crest Group Bhd's value of 5.01% is 105.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Crest Group Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.26 to 17.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.73 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Crest Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,501 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. Crest Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.01% is 105.3% 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.01%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 14.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.01%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.01%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 14.73 and 105.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.44. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.01% 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.
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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