LKL International BhdXKLS:0182 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.80% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, LKL International Bhd ranks worse than 74.5% 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. LKL International Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-17.32 Mil. LKL International Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM103.10 Mil. Therefore, LKL International Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LKL International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0182'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.34 Med: -0.39 Max: 19.04
Current: -25.36
During the past 10 years, LKL International Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 19.04%. The lowest was -27.34%. And the median was -0.39%.
XKLS:0182's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 74.5% of 757
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs XKLS:0182: -25.36
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) 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.
LKL International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
LKL International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LKL 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.
LKL International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:0182 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, LKL 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.
LKL International Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LKL International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKL 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 -16.80% mean?
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -16.80% 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 LKL International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #564 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is LKL International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LKL International Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.80%. Based on the distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #564 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does LKL International Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #564 out of 757 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places LKL International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.09. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 4.09, based on 757 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 LKL International Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKL International Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LKL International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.80%. 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 LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -16.80% 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.
LKL International Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of medical/healthcare beds, medical peripherals and accessories as well as trading of medical furniture, medical devices, personal protective equipment, medical peripherals and accessories. The company's operating segments are Manufacturing, Trading, Retail, and Investment Holding. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing of medical and healthcare beds, medical peripherals, and accessories, and the Trading segment is involved in the trading of medical peripherals and accessories. The company serves its products to various end users such as hospitals and medical centers, as well as other healthcare-related facilities, including clinics and specialist institutions. The majority of revenue is earned from Malaysia.
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