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Hibiscus Petroleum BhdXKLS:5199 +1.97%78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 35.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5199 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Oil & Gas companies, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks better than 79.32% 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. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM320 Mil. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,240 Mil. Therefore, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5199'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.22 Med: 35.93 Max: 148.81
Current: 20.57
During the past 13 years, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 148.81%. The lowest was 8.22%. And the median was 35.93%.
XKLS:5199's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 79.32% of 943
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs XKLS:5199: 20.57
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) 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.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hibiscus Petroleum 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.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:5199 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hibiscus Petroleum 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.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hibiscus Petroleum 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 25.83% mean?
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.83% 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 35.93. Over the past decade, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.22 to 148.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks #195 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.83% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 35.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.22 to a high of 148.81. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's value of 25.83% is 281% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks #195 out of 943 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks #195 out of 943 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's value of 25.83% is 281% above this benchmark. Historically, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.22 to 148.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.93 vs. the industry median of 6.78, Hibiscus Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.78, based on 943 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. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 25.83% is 281% 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.83%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 35.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.99, compared to a current price of RM2.07 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.83%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 35.93 and 281% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.78. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 25.83% 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.07 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.99.
GuruFocus considers Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5199:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 25.83% (28% below median its 10-year median of 35.93)
GF Value™: RM1.99 vs. price of RM2.07 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 281% above the Oil & Gas median (#195 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd along with its subsidiaries is focused on monetizing producing oil and gas fields and growing the portfolio of exploration, development and producing assets. Its operating segments are: Malaysia-North Sabah, Malaysia-Kinabalu and Others, Commercial Arrangement Area, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Australia, and Investment holding and group activities. The company also develops oil and gas fields, hold investments, and provide project management, technical and other services relating to the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
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