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Hap Seng Plantations Holdings BhdXKLS:5138 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5138 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks better than 55.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5138'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 4.97 Max: 9.84
Current: 4.37
During the past 13 years, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.84%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 4.97%.
XKLS:5138's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 55.17% of 1994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs XKLS:5138: 4.37
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
XKLS:5138 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hap Seng Plantations Holdings 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.53% mean?
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.53% 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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.39 to 9.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks #894 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.53% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 9.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's value of 1.53% is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks #894 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks #894 out of 1994 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's value of 1.53% is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.39 to 9.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.47, based on 1,994 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. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.53% is 55.9% 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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.53%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.04, compared to a current price of RM2.44 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.53%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 55.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.47. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd'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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.53% 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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.44 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.04.
GuruFocus considers Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5138:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.53% (69% below median its 10-year median of 4.97)
GF Value™: RM2.04 vs. price of RM2.44 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#894 of 1994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Business Description
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based palm oil plantation company. It is focused on the upstream activities in the palm oil industry where it grows oil palms in its estates, harvests and processes fresh fruit bunches (FFB) into crude palm oil (CPO) in its mills. Geographically, the company derives all of its revenue from Malaysia.
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