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Vicplas InternationalSGX:569 +1.30% Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.05% as of Jan. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Vicplas International ranks worse than 65.74% 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. Vicplas International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was S$-6.9 Mil. Vicplas International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was S$68.3 Mil. Therefore, Vicplas International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -10.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vicplas International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:569'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.63 Med: 6.77 Max: 15.9
Current: -8.63
During the past 13 years, Vicplas International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.90%. The lowest was -8.63%. And the median was 6.77%.
SGX:569's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 65.74% of 759
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs SGX:569: -8.63
Vicplas International (SGX:569) 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.
Vicplas International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Vicplas International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vicplas International'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.
Vicplas International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SGX:569 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Vicplas International'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.
Vicplas International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Vicplas International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vicplas International'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -10.05% mean?
Vicplas International (SGX:569) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -10.05% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Vicplas International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vicplas International ranks #499 out of 759 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Vicplas International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Vicplas International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Vicplas International ranks #499 out of 759 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Vicplas International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Vicplas International ranks #499 out of 759 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Vicplas International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.02. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.02, based on 759 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 Vicplas International and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vicplas International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vicplas International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vicplas International (SGX:569) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.11, compared to a current price of S$0.08 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.05%. 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 Vicplas International (SGX:569), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.05% as of Jan. 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.
Vicplas International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is organized into two main business activities: the Pipes and Pipe Fitting segment and the Medical Devices segment, which is the key revenue driver. Pipes and Pipe Fittings segment engages in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic building products, including uPVC pipes and pipe fittings and electrical conduits. The Medical device segment is involved in the research, design, development, and manufacture of medical devices. The company generates majority of its revenue from medical devices. The company does its sales through geographical segments that include Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Singapore.
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