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Tye SoonSGX:BFU 41 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates SGX:BFU with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Tye Soon ranks worse than 61.54% 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. Tye Soon's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$3.2 Mil. Tye Soon's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$64.1 Mil. Therefore, Tye Soon's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tye Soon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BFU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.11 Med: 6.37 Max: 12.39
Current: 5.85
During the past 13 years, Tye Soon's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 12.39%. The lowest was -2.11%. And the median was 6.37%.
SGX:BFU's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 61.54% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs SGX:BFU: 5.85
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.
Tye Soon Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Tye Soon Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tye Soon'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:BFU vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Tye Soon'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.
Tye Soon Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Tye Soon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tye Soon'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 4.97% mean?
Tye Soon (SGX:BFU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.97% 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 Tye Soon and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Tye Soon ranks #96 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Tye Soon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Tye Soon's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.97% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 6.37. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Tye Soon's value of 4.97% is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tye Soon ranks #96 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tye Soon has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tye Soon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Tye Soon ranks #96 out of 156 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Tye Soon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Tye Soon's value of 4.97% is 44.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Tye Soon 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.02, based on 156 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. Tye Soon's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.97% is 44.9% 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 Tye Soon and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tye Soon's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.97%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tye Soon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tye Soon (SGX:BFU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.33, compared to a current price of S$0.28 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.97%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 44.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.02. Tye Soon's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Tye Soon (SGX:BFU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.97% 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 Tye Soon (SGX:BFU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tye Soon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.28 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Tye Soon to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BFU:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.97% (22% below median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: S$0.33 vs. price of S$0.28 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#96 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BFU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tye Soon Ltd is a Singapore-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of automotive parts. The products of the company are electrical and aircon parts, transmission, chassis and body parts, engine parts, brake parts, fuel range, and others. It has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and other countries. It generates key revenue from operations in Malaysia. The company's brands include Genuine Parts, Mercedes-Benz, Hengst, and Mann Filter; GMB and others.
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