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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. Star Group Asia's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-496.6 Mil. Star Group Asia's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$678.0 Mil. Therefore, Star Group Asia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -73.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Group Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01560'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.84 Med: 4.84 Max: 25.83
Current: -37.01
During the past 13 years, Star Group Asia's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.83%. The lowest was -53.84%. And the median was 4.84%.
HKSE:01560's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 94.43% of 539
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.76
vs HKSE:01560: -37.01
Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) 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.
Star Group Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Star Group Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Group Asia'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.
HKSE:01560 vs MMM, HON: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Star Group Asia'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.
Star Group Asia Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Star Group Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Group Asia'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 -73.24% mean?
Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -73.24% 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 Star Group Asia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Group Asia ranks #509 out of 539 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Star Group Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Star Group Asia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -73.24%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Group Asia ranks #509 out of 539 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Group Asia has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Group Asia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Star Group Asia ranks #509 out of 539 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Star Group Asia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.76. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 7.76, based on 539 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 Star Group Asia and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Group Asia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -73.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Group Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$0.40 — trading 1233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -73.24%. Star Group Asia's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -73.24% 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 Star Group Asia (HKSE:01560) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group Asia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.40 is trading 1233.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Star Group Asia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01560:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -73.24%
GF Value™: HK$0.03 vs. price of HK$0.40 (1233.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Group Asia Ltd formerly Star Group Co Ltd is mainly focused on property development and investment, operating through segments including, commercial and residential property development, property leasing (including serviced apartments and co-working spaces), wine sales, and cellar leasing, financing services, property management, construction and fitting out services, and media production services covering marketing, consultancy, film/advertisement production, concert organization, and artist management.
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