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UMS Holdings BhdXKLS:7137 +2.94%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7137 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 58.86% 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.04 Mil. UMS Holdings Bhd's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM169.08 Mil. Therefore, UMS Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7137'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 2.37 Max: 4.88
Current: 2.79
During the past 13 years, UMS Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.88%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 2.37%.
XKLS:7137's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 58.86% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs XKLS:7137: 2.79
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
UMS Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS Holdings 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.
XKLS:7137 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS 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 2.39% mean?
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.39% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.81 to 4.88. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #93 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
UMS Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.39% is near median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 4.88. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.01. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 2.39% is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #93 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #93 out of 158 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places UMS Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.01. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 2.39% is 40.4% below this benchmark. Historically, UMS Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.81 to 4.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 4.01, UMS 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.01, based on 158 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.39% is 40.4% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.75 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 40.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.01. UMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.39% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.75 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers UMS Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7137:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.39% (near median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.75 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#93 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments based on geographical location: Malaysia (which includes Southern, East Coast, Central of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia); and Singapore. Its revenue is derived from the distribution of mechanical power transmission and material handling products and systems and industrial spare parts. It serves different industries such as palm oil, rubber, power generation, quarrying & cement industries, latex glove manufacturing, and electrical & electronic industries.
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