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West River BhdXKLS:0353 +9.43%37 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 8.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0353 with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, West River Bhd ranks better than 71.73% 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. West River Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.9 Mil. West River Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM105.6 Mil. Therefore, West River Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West River Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0353'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.89 Med: 8.37 Max: 17.4
Current: 6.52
During the past 6 years, West River Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.40%. The lowest was 5.89%. And the median was 8.37%.
XKLS:0353's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.73% of 1783
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs XKLS:0353: 6.52
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) 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.
West River Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
West River Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West River 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:0353 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, West River 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.
West River Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, West River Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West River 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 8.39% mean?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.39% 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.37. Over the past decade, West River Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.89 to 17.40. According to the industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #504 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is West River Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
West River Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.39% is near median its 10-year median of 8.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.89 to a high of 17.40. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. West River Bhd's value of 8.39% is 175.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #504 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West River Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West River Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #504 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts West River Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. West River Bhd's value of 8.39% is 175.1% above this benchmark. Historically, West River Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.89 to 17.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.37 vs. the industry median of 3.05, West River 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. West River Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.39% is 175.1% 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 West River 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. West River Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West River Bhd stock overvalued right now?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.39%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.37 and 175.1% above the Construction industry median of 3.05. West River Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 West River Bhd (XKLS:0353), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.39% 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.
West River Bhd is an M&E engineering services provider and it is principally involved in the Provision of integrated engineering solutions, including air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, and security systems. It also manufactures electrical panels and distribution boards, to support its M&E engineering services projects and sale to third parties. The company principally operates in Malaysia. Its services involve projects in the private sector, such as the development or redevelopment of high-rise residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and industrial buildings.
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