Lim Seong Hai Capital BhdXKLS:0351 +2.53%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 22.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0351 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,709 Construction companies, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks better than 77.36% 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM74.4 Mil. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM524.4 Mil. Therefore, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0351'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.91 Med: 22.67 Max: 68.49
Current: 21.07
During the past 7 years, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 68.49%. The lowest was 12.91%. And the median was 22.67%.
XKLS:0351's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 77.36% of 1709
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs XKLS:0351: 21.07
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:0351 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 14.18% mean?
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.18% 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 22.67. Over the past decade, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.91 to 68.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #387 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.18% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 22.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.91 to a high of 68.49. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 14.18% is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #387 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #387 out of 1709 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 14.18% is 72.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 12.91 to 68.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.67 vs. the industry median of 8.21, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.21, based on 1,709 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.18% is 72.7% 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 22.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.31, compared to a current price of RM1.62 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 22.67 and 72.7% above the Construction industry median of 8.21. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.18% 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.62 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.31.
GuruFocus considers Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0351:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.18% (37% below median its 10-year median of 22.67)
GF Value™: RM1.31 vs. price of RM1.62 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Construction median (#387 of 1709)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the following reportable segments: i) distribution and/or retail of building materials, lighting products and related mechanical and electrical products and services, ii) wholesale and retail of hardware and tools, and rental of machinery, iii) investment holding, iv) business of construction, v) provision of construction and business related services & solutions, vi) property development, vii) facilities management, and viii) companies which are in dormant status. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the property development segment. Geographically, the company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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