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Hiap TongSGX:5PO -0.95%45 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.81. GuruFocus rates SGX:5PO with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Hiap Tong ranks worse than 72.49% 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. Hiap Tong's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$2.66 Mil. Hiap Tong's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$101.72 Mil. Therefore, Hiap Tong's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hiap Tong's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5PO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.86 Med: 2.81 Max: 15.99
Current: 2.97
During the past 13 years, Hiap Tong's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.99%. The lowest was -9.86%. And the median was 2.81%.
SGX:5PO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 72.49% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.81
vs SGX:5PO: 2.97
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.
Hiap Tong Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hiap Tong Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiap Tong'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:5PO vs URI, SUNB, AER: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hiap Tong'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.
Hiap Tong Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hiap Tong's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Tong'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 2.61% mean?
Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.61% 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 Hiap Tong and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Tong ranks #730 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Hiap Tong's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hiap Tong's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.61% is near median its 10-year median of 2.81. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.81. Hiap Tong's value of 2.61% is 75.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Tong ranks #730 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiap Tong has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Tong's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hiap Tong ranks #730 out of 1007 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hiap Tong in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.81. Hiap Tong's value of 2.61% is 75.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.81 vs. the industry median of 10.81, Hiap Tong has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.81, based on 1,007 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. Hiap Tong's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.61% is 75.9% 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 Hiap Tong and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Tong's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Tong stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.09, compared to a current price of S$0.10 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.81 and 75.9% below the Business Services industry median of 10.81. Hiap Tong's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.61% 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 Hiap Tong (SGX:5PO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Tong stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.10 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.09.
GuruFocus considers Hiap Tong to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5PO:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.61% (near median its 10-year median of 2.81)
GF Value™: S$0.09 vs. price of S$0.10 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% below the Business Services median (#730 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiap Tong Corp Ltd is mainly involved in renting cranes, prime movers, heavy machinery, and equipment and trading cranes and heavy equipment. The company's products are used by the marine, petrochemical, and construction industries. It operates in two segments namely lifting and haulage services, and manpower services. The company also provides load test and drop test services for marine offshore and engineering industries. Its geographical segments include Singapore and Malaysia, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Singapore.
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