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Choo Chiang HoldingsSGX:42E +1.10%60 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 13.90. GuruFocus rates SGX:42E with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,383 Hardware companies, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks better than 73.6% 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. Choo Chiang Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$10.69 Mil. Choo Chiang Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$71.56 Mil. Therefore, Choo Chiang Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choo Chiang Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:42E'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.29 Med: 13.9 Max: 17.76
Current: 13.42
During the past 12 years, Choo Chiang Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 17.76%. The lowest was 6.29%. And the median was 13.90%.
SGX:42E's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 73.6% of 2383
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 6
vs SGX:42E: 13.42
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.
Choo Chiang Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Choo Chiang Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choo Chiang 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.
SGX:42E vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Choo Chiang 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.
Choo Chiang Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Choo Chiang Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choo Chiang 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 (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 14.94% mean?
Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.94% 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 Choo Chiang Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.90. Over the past decade, Choo Chiang Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.29 to 17.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #629 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Choo Chiang Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Choo Chiang Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.94% is near median its 10-year median of 13.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.29 to a high of 17.76. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00. Choo Chiang Holdings' value of 14.94% is 149% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #629 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Choo Chiang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choo Chiang Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #629 out of 2383 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Choo Chiang Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00. Choo Chiang Holdings' value of 14.94% is 149% above this benchmark. Historically, Choo Chiang Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.29 to 17.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.90 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Choo Chiang Holdings 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 a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 6.00, based on 2,383 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. Choo Chiang Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.94% is 149% 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 Choo Chiang Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choo Chiang Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choo Chiang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.39, compared to a current price of S$0.46 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.90 and 149% above the Hardware industry median of 6.00. Choo Chiang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94% 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 Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Chiang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.46 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.39.
GuruFocus considers Choo Chiang Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:42E:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.94% (near median its 10-year median of 13.90)
GF Value™: S$0.39 vs. price of S$0.46 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149% above the Hardware median (#629 of 2383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:42E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Choo Chiang Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and distributor of electrical products and accessories. It operates through the distribution business and property investment segments. The distribution business segment, which generates key revenue, sells electrical products and accessories. The property investment segment holds investment properties. The company offers electrical cables & cable accessories, electrical wiring accessories, electrical circuit protection, earthing & lightning protection, cable support system, ventilating, wall-mounted & ceiling fans, power drills & handheld tools, luminaires, lamps, and accessories.
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