Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-3.62 Mil. Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$49.96 Mil. Therefore, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00396'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.2 Med: -8.12 Max: 21.52
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 21.52%. The lowest was -44.20%. And the median was -8.12%.
HKSE:00396's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 64.69% of 422
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 5.14
vs HKSE:00396: 1.55
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings (HKSE:00396) 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.
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HKSE:00396 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings'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.
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hing Lee (HK) Holdings'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.25% mean?
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings (HKSE:00396) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.25% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Hing Lee (HK) Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings ranks #273 out of 422 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Hing Lee (HK) Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings ranks #273 out of 422 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hing Lee (HK) Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings ranks #273 out of 422 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hing Lee (HK) Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.14. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 5.14, based on 422 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 Hing Lee (HK) Holdings and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hing Lee (HK) Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hing Lee (HK) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings (HKSE:00396) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.34 — trading 466.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.25%. Hing Lee (HK) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hing Lee (HK) Holdings (HKSE:00396), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.25% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hing Lee (HK) Holdings (HKSE:00396) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hing Lee (HK) Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.34 is trading 466.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.06.
GuruFocus considers Hing Lee (HK) Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00396:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -7.25%
GF Value™: HK$0.06 vs. price of HK$0.34 (466.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00396 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hing Lee (HK) Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in furniture design and the integration of the manufacturing and wholesale furniture business. The Group owns Mogou, Johnston, Oriant, and other brands, providing a full range of residential furniture products, including mattress products for the bedroom, living room, dining room, and home office use. Additionally, the Group offers general business consultancy services; provides promotional services relating to layout design, fitting, and display of products; and engages in licensing of its own brands and product designs. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Asia (excluding the PRC), and the rest from the United States, Europe, the PRC, Australia, and Africa.
33GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HKSE:00396
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HKSE:00396 has been successfully added to your 
