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The historical rank and industry rank for Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00252'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.61 Med: 1.57 Max: 8.19
Current: -3.85
During the past 13 years, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 8.19%. The lowest was -16.61%. And the median was 1.57%.
HKSE:00252's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 85.79% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.18
vs HKSE:00252: -3.85
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HKSE:00252 vs IP, SW, AMCR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -2.08% mean?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -2.08% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Southeast Asia Properties & Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance ranks #338 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance ranks #338 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to IP and SW?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance ranks #338 out of 394 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Southeast Asia Properties & Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.18. 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-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.18, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Southeast Asia Properties & Finance and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.98, compared to a current price of HK$1.65 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.08%. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -2.08% 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.65 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.98.
GuruFocus considers Southeast Asia Properties & Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00252:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -2.08%
GF Value™: HK$1.98 vs. price of HK$1.65 (16.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Ltd is engaged in property, packaging materials, and brokerage businesses. It operates in the segments of Property investment, development, and leasing/hotel operation; Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials; and Broking and securities margin financing. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials. It has a geographical presence in Hong Kong, the Philippines, the PRC, Oceania, Europe, and North America.
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