Chemlite Innovation Bhd (XKLS:0348) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.38% (As of Mar. 2026) — 57% Below Median

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XKLS:0348 Chemlite Innovation Bhd XKLS:0348
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What is Chemlite Innovation Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Chemlite Innovation Bhd XKLS:0348 20 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0348 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Chemlite Innovation Bhd ranks better than 82.12% 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. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.22 Mil. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66.18 Mil. Therefore, Chemlite Innovation Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.38%.

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

XKLS:0348' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.89   Med: 14.85   Max: 32.17
Current: 8.94

During the past 5 years, Chemlite Innovation Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 32.17%. The lowest was 8.89%. And the median was 14.85%.

XKLS:0348's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
82.12% of 3076 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26 vs XKLS:0348: 8.94

Chemlite Innovation Bhd  (XKLS:0348) 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.


Chemlite Innovation Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Chemlite Innovation Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemlite Innovation 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.

Chemlite Innovation Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Chemlite Innovation Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
8.89 14.85 32.17 25.70 10.14

Chemlite Innovation Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 4.06 4.91 6.97 17.67 6.38

XKLS:0348 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Chemlite Innovation 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.


Chemlite Innovation Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chemlite Innovation Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chemlite Innovation Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Chemlite Innovation 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 )
=5.418/( (40.324+66.53)/ 2 )
=5.418/53.427
=10.14 %

Chemlite Innovation 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 )
=4.224/( (66.53+65.827)/ 2 )
=4.224/66.1785
=6.38 %

* 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 6.38% mean?
Chemlite Innovation Bhd (XKLS:0348) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.38% 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 Chemlite Innovation Bhd and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 14.85. Over the past decade, Chemlite Innovation Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.89 to 32.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemlite Innovation Bhd ranks #550 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Chemlite Innovation Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Chemlite Innovation Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.38% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 14.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.89 to a high of 32.17. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's value of 6.38% is 95.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemlite Innovation Bhd ranks #550 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemlite Innovation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemlite Innovation Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chemlite Innovation Bhd ranks #550 out of 3076 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Chemlite Innovation Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's value of 6.38% is 95.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemlite Innovation Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.89 to 32.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Chemlite Innovation 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,076 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. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.38% is 95.7% 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 Chemlite Innovation Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.38%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemlite Innovation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Chemlite Innovation Bhd (XKLS:0348) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.38%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.38%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 95.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.26. Chemlite Innovation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Chemlite Innovation Bhd (XKLS:0348), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.38% 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.

Chemlite Innovation Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1297, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 22, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak (Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat, PNG, MYS, 14100
Chemlite Innovation Bhd operates in the engineering support industry. It provide surface finishing treatment services to companies operating in the semiconductor and E&E industries. It specialises in the provision of metal plating services on intermediate metal products, plating a composition of multi-layer metal coatings. It also provide non-metal plating services on intermediate metal products, which include anodising and other non-metal plating services. The company operates in two business segments: Metal plating and Non-metal plating. Key revenue is generated from Metal plating, which includes the deposition of additional layers of metal coatings onto the surface of the intermediate metal products. It generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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