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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. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was S$-20.3 Mil. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was S$591.1 Mil. Therefore, Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was -3.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:F1E'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5 Med: 2.51 Max: 8.94
Current: -2.33
During the past 13 years, Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 8.94%. The lowest was -5.00%. And the median was 2.51%.
SGX:F1E's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked
in the Real Estate industry.
Industry Median: 4.5
vs SGX:F1E: -2.33
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) 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.
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'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.
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'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.
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'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 (Jul. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.44% mean?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.44% as of Jul. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Low Keng Huat (Singapore) and its competitors.
Is Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.44%. Overall, Low Keng Huat (Singapore) has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.44% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.50. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Real Estate companies is 4.50, based on 1,721 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 Low Keng Huat (Singapore) and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Low Keng Huat (Singapore) stock overvalued right now?
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.38, compared to a current price of S$0.78 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.44%. Low Keng Huat (Singapore)'s overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.44% as of Jul. 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 Low Keng Huat (Singapore) (SGX:F1E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Low Keng Huat (Singapore) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.78 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.38.
Key valuation signals for SGX:F1E:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -3.44%
GF Value™: S$0.38 vs. price of S$0.78 (105.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:F1E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Low Keng Huat (Singapore) Ltd is a Singapore-based builder engaged in the business segments which include Property Development, Hotels, and Investments. The Property Development segment is engaged in the development of properties, the Hotel segment is engaged in owning and operating hotels and restaurants, and the Investments segment is engaged in investment in properties and shares in quoted and unquoted equities. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia, of which key revenue is generated from Singapore.
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