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DRB-Hicom BhdXKLS:1619 -1.96%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks worse than 56.2% 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM217 Mil. DRB-Hicom Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8,148 Mil. Therefore, DRB-Hicom Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DRB-Hicom Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1619'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.83 Med: 3.01 Max: 8.41
Current: 5.99
During the past 13 years, DRB-Hicom Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 8.41%. The lowest was -14.83%. And the median was 3.01%.
XKLS:1619's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 56.2% of 1283
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.47
vs XKLS:1619: 5.99
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
DRB-Hicom Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom 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:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom 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 2.66% mean?
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.66% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #721 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.66% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.01. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 2.66% is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #721 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #721 out of 1283 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places DRB-Hicom Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 2.66% is 64.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 7.47, DRB-Hicom 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.47, based on 1,283 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.66% is 64.4% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.66%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.66%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 64.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.47. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.66% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29.
GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.66% (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.01)
GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM1.00 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#721 of 1283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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