Singapore TelecommunicationsSNGNF 75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 16.96. GuruFocus rates SNGNF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Singapore Telecommunications ranks better than 63.5% 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. Singapore Telecommunications's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,442 Mil. Singapore Telecommunications's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14,347 Mil. Therefore, Singapore Telecommunications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Singapore Telecommunications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SNGNF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.19 Med: 16.96 Max: 35.43
Current: 31.66
During the past 13 years, Singapore Telecommunications's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 35.43%. The lowest was 4.19%. And the median was 16.96%.
SNGNF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 63.5% of 326
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.005
vs SNGNF: 31.66
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.
Singapore Telecommunications Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Singapore Telecommunications Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
SNGNF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Singapore Telecommunications'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.
Singapore Telecommunications Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Singapore Telecommunications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Telecommunications'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 23.99% mean?
Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.99% 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 16.96. Over the past decade, Singapore Telecommunications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.19 to 35.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #119 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Singapore Telecommunications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Singapore Telecommunications' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.99% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 16.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.19 to a high of 35.43. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.01. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 23.99% is 71.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #119 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Singapore Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Telecommunications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #119 out of 326 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Singapore Telecommunications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.01. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 23.99% is 71.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Telecommunications' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.19 to 35.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.96 vs. the industry median of 14.01, Singapore Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.01, based on 326 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. Singapore Telecommunications's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.99% is 71.3% 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Telecommunications's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.99%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 16.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.50, compared to a current price of $3.45 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.99%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 16.96 and 71.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.01. Singapore Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.99% 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 Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.45 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.50.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Telecommunications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNGNF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 23.99% (41% above median its 10-year median of 16.96)
GF Value™: $2.50 vs. price of $3.45 (38% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#119 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNGNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Telecommunications is Singapore's leading telecoms company. It owns extensive wired and wireless networks offering data and voice services to a broad customer base. Singtel's diverse investment portfolio spreads across the region. The firm wholly owns Optus in Australia and minority equity stakes in Airtel (28%) in India; Telkomsel (35%) in Indonesia; Globe Telecom (47%) in the Philippines; and Advanced Information Services (23%) and Intouch (21%) in Thailand. Singtel is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
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