YBS International BhdXKLS:0025 42 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1079% above its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0025 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,973 Industrial Products companies, YBS International Bhd ranks better than 67.68% 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. YBS International Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM77.8 Mil. YBS International Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM136.1 Mil. Therefore, YBS International Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YBS International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0025'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.76 Med: 4.85 Max: 11.31
Current: 11.31
During the past 13 years, YBS International Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 11.31%. The lowest was -10.76%. And the median was 4.85%.
XKLS:0025's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 67.68% of 2973
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs XKLS:0025: 11.31
YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) 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.
YBS International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
YBS International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YBS International Bhd'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.
YBS International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:0025 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, YBS International Bhd'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.
YBS International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, YBS International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YBS International Bhd'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 four times the quarterly (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 57.18% mean?
YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 57.18% 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 YBS International Bhd and its competitors. This is 1079% above median its historical median of 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #961 out of 2973 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is YBS International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
YBS International Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 57.18% is 1079% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. YBS International Bhd's value of 57.18% is 750.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #961 out of 2973 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YBS International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YBS International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #961 out of 2973 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts YBS International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. YBS International Bhd's value of 57.18% is 750.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 6.72, YBS International Bhd 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,973 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. YBS International Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 57.18% is 750.9% 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 YBS International Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YBS International Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.18%, which is 1079% above median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YBS International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.31 — trading 66.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.18%, which is 1079% above median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 750.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. YBS International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 11 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 YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.18% 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 YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YBS International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.31 is trading 66.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers YBS International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0025:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 57.18% (1079% above median its 10-year median of 4.85)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.31 (66.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 750.9% above the Industrial Products median (#961 of 2973)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YBS International Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding company involved in the provision of management services. It operates in the following main segments: Precision engineering and plastic injection molding, Precision machining and stamping, Paper products, Investment, and Electronic manufacturing services. The company earns maximum revenue from the Precision machining and stamping segment, which is involved in the manufacture and sale of precision machining and stamping components for the telecommunication, industrial sensors, switches, electronic equipment and other industries, and the provision of related specialised engineering services.
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