Far East Holdings BhdXKLS:5029 +3.11%84 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5029 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.51 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,878 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks better than 71.41% 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. Far East Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM183 Mil. Far East Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,640 Mil. Therefore, Far East Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5029'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95 Med: 11.07 Max: 16.57
Current: 15.05
During the past 13 years, Far East Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 16.57%. The lowest was 4.95%. And the median was 11.07%.
XKLS:5029's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 71.41% of 1878
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs XKLS:5029: 15.05
Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Far East Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:5029 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far East Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Holdings 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 11.16% mean?
Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.16% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.07. Over the past decade, Far East Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.95 to 16.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #537 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Far East Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Far East Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.16% is near median its 10-year median of 11.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 16.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Far East Holdings Bhd's value of 11.16% is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #537 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Far East Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #537 out of 1878 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Far East Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Far East Holdings Bhd's value of 11.16% is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Far East Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.95 to 16.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.07 vs. the industry median of 7.78, Far East Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.78, based on 1,878 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. Far East Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.16% is 43.4% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.51, compared to a current price of RM3.98 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.07 and 43.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.78. Far East Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.16% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.98 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.51.
GuruFocus considers Far East Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5029:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.16% (near median its 10-year median of 11.07)
GF Value™: RM5.51 vs. price of RM3.98 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#537 of 1878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5029 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the principal activities of cultivation of oil palms, and production and sales of fresh fruit bunches, crude palm oil, and palm kernel. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in oil palm plantations and palm oil mill activities. The company's activities are carried out in Malaysia, and it generates the majority of the revenue from sales of crude palm oil and palm kernel.
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