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QAFSGX:Q01 55 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates SGX:Q01 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,882 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, QAF ranks better than 50% 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. QAF's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$71.8 Mil. QAF's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$492.9 Mil. Therefore, QAF's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:Q01'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 5.84 Max: 25.25
Current: 8.05
During the past 13 years, QAF's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.25%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 5.84%.
SGX:Q01's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 50% of 1882
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.05
vs SGX:Q01: 8.05
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.
QAF Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
QAF Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QAF'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:Q01 vs KHC, GIS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, QAF'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.
QAF Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, QAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QAF'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 14.57% mean?
QAF (SGX:Q01) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.57% 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 QAF and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, QAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.55 to 25.25. According to the industry distribution chart, QAF ranks #941 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is QAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
QAF's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.57% is 149% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 25.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.05. QAF's value of 14.57% is 81% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QAF ranks #941 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QAF has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, QAF ranks #941 out of 1882 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts QAF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.05. QAF's value of 14.57% is 81% above this benchmark. Historically, QAF's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.55 to 25.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 8.05, QAF 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.05, based on 1,882 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. QAF's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.57% is 81% 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 QAF and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QAF's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.57%, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QAF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QAF (SGX:Q01) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.87, compared to a current price of S$0.97 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.57%, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 81% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.05. QAF's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 QAF (SGX:Q01), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.57% 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 QAF (SGX:Q01) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QAF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.97 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.87.
GuruFocus considers QAF to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:Q01:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.57% (149% above median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: S$0.87 vs. price of S$0.97 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#941 of 1882)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:Q01 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QAF Ltd is a Singapore-based multi-industry food company with businesses in Bakery, and Distribution and Warehousing. The bakery operations of the company manufacture branded packaged and unpackaged bread, confectionery, and a variety of specialty French-style frozen and par-baked breads and pastries. The distribution and warehousing business of the company is an importer and distributor of food and beverage products, and provision for warehousing logistics for food items, while Investments and others is engaged in Investment holding and other activities. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Bakery and Geographic revenue from the Philippines.
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