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Kinetic Development GroupHKSE:01277 +2.92%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 48.62. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01277 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Other Energy Sources companies, Kinetic Development Group ranks better than 86.11% on this metric.
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. Kinetic Development Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$738 Mil. Kinetic Development Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$4,794 Mil. Therefore, Kinetic Development Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kinetic Development Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01277'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.78 Med: 48.62 Max: 80.77
Current: 20.01
During the past 13 years, Kinetic Development Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 80.77%. The lowest was 14.78%. And the median was 48.62%.
HKSE:01277's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.11% of 180
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs HKSE:01277: 20.01
Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) 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.
Kinetic Development Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kinetic Development Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kinetic Development Group'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.
Kinetic Development Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
Kinetic Development Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Kinetic Development Group'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.
Kinetic Development Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Kinetic Development Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kinetic Development Group'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 15.40% mean?
Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.40% 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 Kinetic Development Group and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 48.62. Over the past decade, Kinetic Development Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.78 to 80.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinetic Development Group ranks #25 out of 180 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Kinetic Development Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kinetic Development Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.40% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 48.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.78 to a high of 80.77. The Other Energy Sources industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.82. Kinetic Development Group's value of 15.40% is 1778% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinetic Development Group ranks #25 out of 180 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kinetic Development Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinetic Development Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Kinetic Development Group ranks #25 out of 180 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kinetic Development Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.82. Kinetic Development Group's value of 15.40% is 1778% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinetic Development Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.78 to 80.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.62 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Kinetic Development Group 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-Equity for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.82, based on 180 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. Kinetic Development Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.40% is 1778% 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-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 Kinetic Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinetic Development Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.40%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 48.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinetic Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.26, compared to a current price of HK$2.12 — trading 67.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.40%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 48.62 and 1778% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.82. Kinetic Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.40% 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 Kinetic Development Group (HKSE:01277) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetic Development Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.12 is trading 67.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.26.
GuruFocus considers Kinetic Development Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01277:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.40% (68% below median its 10-year median of 48.62)
GF Value™: HK$1.26 vs. price of HK$2.12 (67.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1778% above the Other Energy Sources median (#25 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kinetic Development Group Ltd is engaged in the extraction and sales of coal products. It also operates in other activities, which include coal production and washing, coal loading and transportation, and coal trading. Its customer base includes large-scale state-owned enterprises, trading firms, and terminal power plants. The company focuses on the development and operation of the Dafanpu Coal Mine situated in Erdos City, the Xiaojia loading station, and its associated rail spur lines. The reportable segments of the company are the coal mining segment, the real estate and property management segment, and the other segment, which mainly includes agriculture and animal husbandry, and the cigar and tobacco.
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