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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. Shun Wo Group Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$-32.5 Mil. Shun Wo Group Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$131.9 Mil. Therefore, Shun Wo Group Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -24.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shun Wo Group Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01591'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.89 Med: -0.25 Max: 44.55
Current: -10.69
During the past 13 years, Shun Wo Group Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 44.55%. The lowest was -28.89%. And the median was -0.25%.
HKSE:01591's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 86.23% of 1714
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs HKSE:01591: -10.69
Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Shun Wo Group Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shun Wo Group 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HKSE:01591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shun Wo Group 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shun Wo Group Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shun Wo Group 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -24.67% mean?
Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -24.67% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Shun Wo Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1478 out of 1714 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Shun Wo Group Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Shun Wo Group Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1478 out of 1714 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shun Wo Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shun Wo Group Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1478 out of 1714 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Shun Wo Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.21, based on 1,714 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shun Wo Group Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shun Wo Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67%. Shun Wo Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -24.67% as of Sep. 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shun Wo Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Shun Wo Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01591:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -24.67%
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.13 (1.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Ltd operates as a foundation works contractor in Hong Kong. It undertakes excavation and lateral support works, socketed H-piling and mini-piling works, and pile caps construction works. Its services are mainly required in the construction of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. The group engages in business in Hong Kong. It derives revenue from Main contracting and Sub-contracting sources, of which key revenue is generated from Main contracting services.
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