Southern Cable Group BhdXKLS:0225 84 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 14.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks better than 87.57% 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM133 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM768 Mil. Therefore, Southern Cable Group Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0225'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.02 Med: 14.98 Max: 23.26
Current: 23.26
During the past 10 years, Southern Cable Group Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 23.26%. The lowest was 4.02%. And the median was 14.98%.
XKLS:0225's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.57% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs XKLS:0225: 23.26
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Southern Cable Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Cable Group 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group 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 17.27% mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.27% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 14.98. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.02 to 23.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #369 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.27% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 14.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.02 to a high of 23.26. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 17.27% is 157% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #369 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #369 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Southern Cable Group Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 17.27% is 157% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.02 to 23.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.98 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Southern Cable Group 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 2,969 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.27% is 157% 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 Southern Cable Group 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.27%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 14.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.32 — trading 88.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.27%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 14.98 and 157% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.27% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.32 is trading 88.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.27% (15% above median its 10-year median of 14.98)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.32 (88.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157% above the Industrial Products median (#369 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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