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Scientex BhdXKLS:4731 +0.27%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.07% as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 18.09. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 78.35% 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. Scientex Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM569 Mil. Scientex Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM4,041 Mil. Therefore, Scientex Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientex Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4731'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.56 Med: 18.09 Max: 22.88
Current: 14.65
During the past 13 years, Scientex Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.88%. The lowest was 14.56%. And the median was 18.09%.
XKLS:4731's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 78.35% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs XKLS:4731: 14.65
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) 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.
Scientex Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Scientex Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientex 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:4731 vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientex 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.07% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.07% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 18.09. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.56 to 22.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #84 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Scientex Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.07% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.56 to a high of 22.88. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Scientex Bhd's value of 14.07% is 136.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #84 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #84 out of 388 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Scientex Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Scientex Bhd's value of 14.07% is 136.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.56 to 22.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.09 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.94, based on 388 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. Scientex Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.07% is 136.9% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.07%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 18.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.71 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.07%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.09 and 136.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.94. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.07% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.71 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31.
GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.07% (22% below median its 10-year median of 18.09)
GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.71 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 136.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#84 of 388)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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