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PBS BhdXKLS:5231 -4.00%30 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 132.45% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5115% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5231 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, PBS Bhd ranks better than 77.08% 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. PBS Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM100.30 Mil. PBS Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM75.73 Mil. Therefore, PBS Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 132.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBS Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5231'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.64 Med: 2.54 Max: 30.31
Current: 30.31
During the past 13 years, PBS Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 30.31%. The lowest was -11.64%. And the median was 2.54%.
XKLS:5231's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 77.08% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.515
vs XKLS:5231: 30.31
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) 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.
PBS Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
PBS Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBS 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:5231 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, PBS 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.
PBS Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PBS Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBS 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 132.45% mean?
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 132.45% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on PBS Bhd and its competitors. This is 5115% above median its historical median of 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #231 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is PBS Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
PBS Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 132.45% is 5115% above median its 10-year median of 2.54. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.52. PBS Bhd's value of 132.45% is 1050.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #231 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBS Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #231 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places PBS Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.52. PBS Bhd's value of 132.45% is 1050.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 11.52, PBS 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 11.52, based on 1,008 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. PBS Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 132.45% is 1050.2% 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 PBS Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBS Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 132.45%, which is 5115% above median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 132.45%, which is 5115% above median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 1050.2% above the Business Services industry median of 11.52. PBS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 132.45% as of Jun. 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09.
GuruFocus considers PBS Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5231:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 132.45% (5115% above median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.12 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1050.2% above the Business Services median (#231 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBS Bhd is engaged in the distribution of stationery and office products and investment holding. The Group operates mainly as a distributor for the Pelikan brand and distributes Pelikan-branded Fine Writing and Stationery in Malaysia, Singapore, China/Taiwan, Thailand and Greece. The Group is organised into two main geographical units: Rest of the World and Asia.
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