HPP Holdings BhdXKLS:0228 -1.75%46 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.55% as of Feb. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 9.12. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 58.91% 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM1.95 Mil. HPP Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM125.29 Mil. Therefore, HPP Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HPP Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0228'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 9.12 Max: 28.82
Current: 4.26
During the past 8 years, HPP Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 28.82%. The lowest was 1.79%. And the median was 9.12%.
XKLS:0228's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 58.91% of 387
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.97
vs XKLS:0228: 4.26
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
HPP Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPP Holdings 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.
XKLS:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP Holdings 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPP Holdings 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.55% mean?
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.55% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 9.12. Over the past decade, HPP Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.79 to 28.82. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #228 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.55% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 9.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 28.82. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.97. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 1.55% is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #228 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #228 out of 387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places HPP Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.97. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 1.55% is 74% below this benchmark. Historically, HPP Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.79 to 28.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.12 vs. the industry median of 5.97, HPP Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.97, based on 387 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.55% is 74% below 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.55%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 9.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.55%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 9.12 and 74% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.97. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.55% as of Feb. 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.55% (83% below median its 10-year median of 9.12)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.28 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74% below the Packaging & Containers median (#228 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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