Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.59% (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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XKLS:5126 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126
56 GF Score
Price RM5.20
GF Value RM3.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126 56 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 5.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5126 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks better than 70.34% 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. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM257 Mil. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5,600 Mil. Therefore, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.59%.

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

XKLS:5126' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 5.89   Max: 11.9
Current: 7.39

During the past 13 years, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.90%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 5.89%.

XKLS:5126's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
70.34% of 1996 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.45 vs XKLS:5126: 7.39

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd  (XKLS:5126) 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.


Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarawak Oil Palms 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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5126 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sarawak Oil Palms 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.


Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Sarawak Oil Palms 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 )
=447.251/( (5038.171+5547.647)/ 2 )
=447.251/5292.909
=8.45 %

Sarawak Oil Palms 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 )
=257.24/( (5547.647+5652.538)/ 2 )
=257.24/5600.0925
=4.59 %

* 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 4.59% mean?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.59% 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 5.89. Over the past decade, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.55 to 11.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks #592 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.59% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 11.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's value of 4.59% is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks #592 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks #592 out of 1996 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's value of 4.59% is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.55 to 11.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.89 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Sarawak Oil Palms 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 3.45, 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. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.59% is 33% 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.59%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 5.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.25, compared to a current price of RM5.20 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.59%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.89 and 33% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.45. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.59% 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.20 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.25. GuruFocus considers Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5126:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.59% (22% below median its 10-year median of 5.89)
  • GF Value™: RM3.25 vs. price of RM5.20 (60% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#592 of 1996)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Business Description

Address No. 124-126, Jalan Bendahara, P.O. Box 547, Miri, SWK, MYS, 98000
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the principal activities of investment holding, cultivation of oil palms, and operations of palm oil mills. Its reportable segments are Oil palms and Property development. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Oil palms segment, which is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, processing, refining, and trading of palm products. The Property development segment is involved in the development of residential and commercial properties. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Malaysia, and other regions.
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