Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.92% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:2488 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2488
76 GF Score
Price RM4.76
GF Value RM4.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd XKLS:2488 -0.42% 76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2488 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 54.38% 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. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM824 Mil. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM89,764 Mil. Therefore, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92%.

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

XKLS:2488' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.07
Current: 0.95

During the past 13 years, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.07%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 0.94%.

XKLS:2488's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
54.38% of 1528 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs XKLS:2488: 0.95

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:2488) 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.


Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alliance Bank Malaysia 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.

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 1.07 0.97 0.93 0.94

Alliance Bank Malaysia 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 0.95 0.94 0.97 0.99 0.92

XKLS:2488 vs PNC, USB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Alliance Bank Malaysia 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.


Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


XKLS:2488
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Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=826.525/( (84700.267+91633.252)/ 2 )
=826.525/88166.7595
=0.94 %

Alliance Bank Malaysia 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 )
=824.168/( (87895.524+91633.252)/ 2 )
=824.168/89764.388
=0.92 %

* 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 0.92% mean?
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.92% 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd ranks #831 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.92% is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.07. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.92% is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd ranks #831 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd ranks #831 out of 1528 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.92% is 8.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, based on 1,528 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. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.92% is 8.9% below 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.50, compared to a current price of RM4.76 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 8.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.01. Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.92% 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 Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.76 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.50. GuruFocus considers Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2488:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.92% (near median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: RM4.50 vs. price of RM4.76 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.9% below the Banks median (#831 of 1528)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 3rd Floor, Menara Multi-Purpose, Capital Square, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50100
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in providing banking and financial services. Its segments consist of its consumer banking segment, which offers personal banking solutions, including mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management. The business banking segment consists of small and midsize enterprise and wholesale banking and offers products and services, such as cash management, trade finance, treasury, and structured solutions. The financial markets segment offers money market, hedging, foreign exchange, wealth management, stockbroking, and corporate advisory segments. The stockbroking and corporate advisory cover stockbroking activities and corporate advisory and other segments.
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