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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. Kuchai Development Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.21 Mil. Kuchai Development Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM65.77 Mil. Therefore, Kuchai Development Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -0.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuchai Development Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2186'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -131.89 Med: 1.07 Max: 15.26
Current: -131.89
During the past 13 years, Kuchai Development Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.26%. The lowest was -131.89%. And the median was 1.07%.
XKLS:2186's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 4.235
vs XKLS:2186: -131.89
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kuchai Development Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuchai Development 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
XKLS:2186 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuchai Development 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuchai Development Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuchai Development 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.32% mean?
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.32% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kuchai Development Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kuchai Development Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kuchai Development Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.32%.
How does Kuchai Development Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
Kuchai Development Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.32% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24. 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 4.24, based on 1,636 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. 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 Kuchai Development Bhd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuchai Development Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuchai Development Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 66.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.32%. 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 Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.32% as of Sep. 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that is principally engaged in investment holdings and rental of property. Its investment holdings consist of holdings in domestic and foreign listed equity securities, investment funds, and selected physical commodities. The properties of the company include eight acres of land in Malaysia and a shop-house at Emerald Hill Road, Singapore. It generates revenue in the form of dividend income, rental income, and interest income. Geographically, the derives maximum revenue from its investments in Singapore and the rest from Malaysia.
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