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YTL Hospitality REITXKLS:5109 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5109 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 REITs companies, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks better than 50% 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. YTL Hospitality REIT's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM163.9 Mil. YTL Hospitality REIT's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5,499.0 Mil. Therefore, YTL Hospitality REIT's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YTL Hospitality REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5109'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.32 Med: 1.98 Max: 5.53
Current: 3.26
During the past 13 years, YTL Hospitality REIT's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.53%. The lowest was -0.32%. And the median was 1.98%.
XKLS:5109's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 50% of 930
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.25
vs XKLS:5109: 3.26
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.
YTL Hospitality REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
YTL Hospitality REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YTL Hospitality REIT'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:5109 vs HST, RHP, APLE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, YTL Hospitality REIT'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.
YTL Hospitality REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, YTL Hospitality REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL Hospitality REIT'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 2.98% mean?
YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.98% 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 YTL Hospitality REIT and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #465 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is YTL Hospitality REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
YTL Hospitality REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.98% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. YTL Hospitality REIT's value of 2.98% is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #465 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Hospitality REIT has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Hospitality REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HST and RHP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #465 out of 930 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts YTL Hospitality REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. YTL Hospitality REIT's value of 2.98% is 8.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 3.25, YTL Hospitality REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.25, based on 930 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. YTL Hospitality REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.98% is 8.3% 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 YTL Hospitality REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Hospitality REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Hospitality REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.19, compared to a current price of RM1.05 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 8.3% below the REITs industry median of 3.25. YTL Hospitality REIT's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98% 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 YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Hospitality REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.05 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.19.
GuruFocus considers YTL Hospitality REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5109:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.98% (51% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: RM1.19 vs. price of RM1.05 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% below the REITs median (#465 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5109 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Hospitality REIT is a company engaged in the hotel and resort as well as the property development divisions. Its properties include prime hotel and hospitality-related properties, which include JW Marriott Hotel, The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, the Pangkor Laut, Tanjong Jara, Cameron Highlands resorts, and the AC hotels in Kuala Lumpur. The group's business activity comprises two reportable segments: Property rental and Hotel. The Property Rental segment includes the leasing of hotel properties. The Hotel segment refers to the operation of the hotel business. Geographically, it holds a presence in the regions of Malaysia, Japan, and Australia, with the majority of revenue coming from Malaysia.
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