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Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY 78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 12.14. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,383 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 80.44% 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. Powermatic Data Systems's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$23.10 Mil. Powermatic Data Systems's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$77.94 Mil. Therefore, Powermatic Data Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powermatic Data Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BCY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35 Med: 12.14 Max: 16.04
Current: 16.04
During the past 13 years, Powermatic Data Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 16.04%. The lowest was 4.35%. And the median was 12.14%.
SGX:BCY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 80.44% of 2383
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.39
vs SGX:BCY: 16.04
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) 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.
Powermatic Data Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Powermatic Data Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SGX:BCY vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems'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 29.64% mean?
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.64% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 12.14. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.35 to 16.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #466 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.64% is 144% above median its 10-year median of 12.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 16.04. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.39. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 29.64% is 449.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #466 out of 2383 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #466 out of 2383 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.39. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 29.64% is 449.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.35 to 16.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.14 vs. the industry median of 5.39, Powermatic Data Systems 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 5.39, 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.64% is 449.9% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.64%, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 12.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.64%, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 12.14 and 449.9% above the Hardware industry median of 5.39. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.64% 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 29.64% (144% above median its 10-year median of 12.14)
GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 449.9% above the Hardware median (#466 of 2383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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