PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.89% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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XKLS:4065 PPB Group Bhd XKLS:4065
75 GF Score
Price RM9.60
GF Value RM13.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PPB Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

PPB Group Bhd XKLS:4065 +0.42% 75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4065 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PPB Group Bhd ranks worse than 89.33% 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. PPB Group Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM936 Mil. PPB Group Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24,073 Mil. Therefore, PPB Group Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.89%.

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

XKLS:4065' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.84   Med: 4.87   Max: 7.82
Current: -10.84

During the past 13 years, PPB Group Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.82%. The lowest was -10.84%. And the median was 4.87%.

XKLS:4065's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
89.33% of 1996 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.395 vs XKLS:4065: -10.84

PPB Group Bhd  (XKLS:4065) 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.


PPB Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


PPB Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPB 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.

PPB Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

PPB Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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PPB Group 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 5.23 3.93 -2.87 -49.47 3.89

XKLS:4065 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, PPB 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.


PPB Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PPB Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:4065
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PPB Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

PPB Group 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 )
=-2732.419/( (28700.433+24030.574)/ 2 )
=-2732.419/26365.5035
=-10.36 %

PPB Group 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 )
=936.08/( (24030.574+24116.372)/ 2 )
=936.08/24073.473
=3.89 %

* 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 3.89% mean?
PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.89% 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 PPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #1783 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is PPB Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
PPB Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.89% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. PPB Group Bhd's value of 3.89% is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #1783 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPB Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #1783 out of 1996 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places PPB Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. PPB Group Bhd's value of 3.89% is 14.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 3.40, PPB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.40, based on 1,996 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. PPB Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.89% is 14.6% 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 PPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPB Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.20, compared to a current price of RM9.60 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 14.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.40. PPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89% 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 PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPB Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM9.60 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.20. GuruFocus considers PPB Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4065:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.89% (20% below median its 10-year median of 4.87)
  • GF Value™: RM13.20 vs. price of RM9.60 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1783 of 1996)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PPB Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 10 Jalan P. Ramlee, 12th Floor, UBN Tower, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
PPB Group Bhd is a diversified company working in food and waste management, film distribution, and property development. The company operates flour and animal feed mills, trades grains, and conducts livestock farming across Asia. Its operating segments comprise Grains and agribusiness; Consumer products; Film exhibition and distribution; Property; and Investments and Other Operations. It derives the majority of its revenue from Grains and agribusiness. The Grains and Agribusiness segment comprises flour milling, animal feed manufacturing, and livestock farming.
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