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AustAsia GroupHKSE:02425 71 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.18% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02425 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,884 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AustAsia Group ranks worse than 91.67% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. AustAsia Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-824 Mil. AustAsia Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$3,714 Mil. Therefore, AustAsia Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -22.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AustAsia Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02425'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.21 Med: 2.86 Max: 15.75
Current: -21.54
During the past 7 years, AustAsia Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.75%. The lowest was -28.21%. And the median was 2.86%.
HKSE:02425's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 91.67% of 1884
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.015
vs HKSE:02425: -21.54
AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) 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.
AustAsia Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
AustAsia Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AustAsia 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.
HKSE:02425 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, AustAsia 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.
AustAsia Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AustAsia Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AustAsia 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 -22.18% mean?
AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -22.18% 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 AustAsia Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #1727 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is AustAsia Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
AustAsia Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.18%. Based on the distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #1727 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AustAsia Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AustAsia Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #1727 out of 1884 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places AustAsia Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.02. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.02, based on 1,884 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 AustAsia Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AustAsia Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AustAsia Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.22, compared to a current price of HK$1.99 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.18%. AustAsia Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -22.18% 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 AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AustAsia Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.99 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.22.
GuruFocus considers AustAsia Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02425:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -22.18%
GF Value™: HK$1.22 vs. price of HK$1.99 (63.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AustAsia Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the production and sales of raw milk, beef cattle, and feed products, and the distribution and sales of milk products in the People's Republic of China. The company's reportable operating segments are: the raw milk business for the production and sales of raw milk; the beef cattle business for raising and sales of beef cattle; and the ancillary business for sales of milk products, feed products, and others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Raw milk segment. Geographically, the company derives its revenue from Mainland China.
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