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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. Sam Woo Construction Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$19.0 Mil. Sam Woo Construction Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$526.3 Mil. Therefore, Sam Woo Construction Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sam Woo Construction Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03822'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.32 Med: -2.14 Max: 11.69
Current: 11.14
During the past 13 years, Sam Woo Construction Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 11.69%. The lowest was -17.32%. And the median was -2.14%.
HKSE:03822's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 58.98% of 1709
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.17
vs HKSE:03822: 11.14
Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) 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.
Sam Woo Construction Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sam Woo Construction Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Sam Woo Construction Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HKSE:03822 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sam Woo Construction 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.
Sam Woo Construction Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sam Woo Construction Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sam Woo Construction 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.61% mean?
Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.61% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Sam Woo Construction Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #701 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Sam Woo Construction Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sam Woo Construction Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.61%. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.17. Sam Woo Construction Group's value of 3.61% is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #701 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sam Woo Construction Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sam Woo Construction Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #701 out of 1709 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Sam Woo Construction Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.17. Sam Woo Construction Group's value of 3.61% is 55.8% below this benchmark. 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 8.17, based on 1,709 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. Sam Woo Construction Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 3.61% is 55.8% below 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 Sam Woo Construction Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sam Woo Construction Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sam Woo Construction Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$1.08 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.61% and 55.8% below the Construction industry median of 8.17. Sam Woo Construction Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.61% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Woo Construction Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.08 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28.
GuruFocus considers Sam Woo Construction Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03822:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 3.61%
GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$1.08 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% below the Construction median (#701 of 1709)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sam Woo Construction Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the provision of foundation works and ancillary services, which include the construction of bored piles, rock socketed H-piles excavation and lateral support works, and site investigation and removal of installed piles. The company operates its business through one segment, Foundation and ancillary services, generating revenue from these operations. Geographically, it operates and generates revenue from Hong Kong.
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