Yew Lee Pacific Group BhdXKLS:0248 +0.85%52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 11.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0248 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks worse than 75.97% 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. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.65 Mil. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM85.94 Mil. Therefore, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0248'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.51 Med: 11.14 Max: 36.08
Current: 2.6
During the past 8 years, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 36.08%. The lowest was -2.51%. And the median was 11.14%.
XKLS:0248's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 75.97% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs XKLS:0248: 2.60
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yew Lee Pacific 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:0248 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Yew Lee Pacific 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yew Lee Pacific 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 6.57% mean?
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.57% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 11.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #117 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.57% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.14. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's value of 6.57% is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #117 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #117 out of 154 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's value of 6.57% is 27.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.14 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Yew Lee Pacific Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.02, based on 154 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. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.57% is 27.2% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.57%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 11.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.57%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.14 and 27.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.02. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.57% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0248:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 6.57% (41% below median its 10-year median of 11.14)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.59 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#117 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd is principally an investment holding company. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are engaged in manufacturing of industrial brushes and trading of industrial parts, retailer of toys, games and related consumer products. The company operates in three geographical segments, namely Malaysia, Thailand, and Investment holding operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment.
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