Samchem Holdings BhdXKLS:5147 +2.11%33 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 15.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5147 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Chemicals companies, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks better than 65.99% 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM51 Mil. Samchem Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM284 Mil. Therefore, Samchem Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samchem Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5147'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.17 Med: 15.67 Max: 34.64
Current: 9.3
During the past 13 years, Samchem Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.64%. The lowest was 6.17%. And the median was 15.67%.
XKLS:5147's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 65.99% of 1567
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs XKLS:5147: 9.30
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Samchem Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samchem 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:5147 vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Samchem 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchem 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 17.84% mean?
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.84% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 15.67. Over the past decade, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.17 to 34.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #533 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.84% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 15.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.17 to a high of 34.64. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 17.84% is 213% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #533 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samchem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchem Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #533 out of 1567 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Samchem Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 17.84% is 213% above this benchmark. Historically, Samchem Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 6.17 to 34.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.67 vs. the industry median of 5.70, Samchem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.70, based on 1,567 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.84% is 213% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.84%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 15.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.84%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 15.67 and 213% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.70. Samchem Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.84% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45.
GuruFocus considers Samchem Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5147:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.84% (14% above median its 10-year median of 15.67)
GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.49 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213% above the Chemicals median (#533 of 1567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5147 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchem Holdings Bhd is an industrial chemical distributor in Malaysia and South East Asia. The company engages in distribution of chemicals that are used in various industries including automotive, manufacturing, paint and coating, foaming, agriculture, household (detergents, stain removers, and multi-purpose cleaners), construction, oil & gas and even in personal care & grooming (deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, hair gel, toothpaste, cosmetics, and nail polish). The group reports the segments as Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Republic of Singapore. The majority of the revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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