Hexza BhdXKLS:3298 +0.54%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3298 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,569 Chemicals companies, Hexza Bhd ranks worse than 73.1% 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. Hexza Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.68 Mil. Hexza Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM466.31 Mil. Therefore, Hexza Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexza Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3298'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.7 Med: 2.95 Max: 9.72
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, Hexza Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.72%. The lowest was -8.70%. And the median was 2.95%.
XKLS:3298's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 73.1% of 1569
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.73
vs XKLS:3298: 0.24
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) 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.
Hexza Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hexza Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexza 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:3298 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexza Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexza 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 0.36% mean?
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.36% 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 Hexza Bhd and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #1147 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Hexza Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hexza Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.36% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 2.95. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.73. Hexza Bhd's value of 0.36% is 93.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #1147 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexza Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexza Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #1147 out of 1569 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hexza Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.73. Hexza Bhd's value of 0.36% is 93.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 5.73, Hexza 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.73, based on 1,569 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. Hexza Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.36% is 93.7% 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 Hexza Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexza Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.36%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexza Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.04, compared to a current price of RM0.94 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.36%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 93.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.73. Hexza Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.36% 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.94 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.04.
GuruFocus considers Hexza Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3298:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.36% (88% below median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: RM1.04 vs. price of RM0.94 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.7% below the Chemicals median (#1147 of 1569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexza Corp Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding firm. The company's operating segments include Investment Holding, Resins, Ethanol, Trading, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Resin segment. The Resins segment includes the manufacture and sale of formaldehyde-based adhesive resins and glue for wood-related industries. Its Ethanol segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of ethyl alcohol, liquefied carbon dioxide, and kaoliang wine.
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