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. Westports Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,306 Mil. Westports Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1,499 Mil. Therefore, Westports Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Westports Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5246'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.25 Med: 232.27 Max: 6540.85
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Westports Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 6,540.85%. The lowest was 83.25%. And the median was 232.27%.
XKLS:5246's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.9% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs XKLS:5246: Negative Tangible Equity
Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Westports Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Westports 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
Westports Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Westports 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westports Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westports 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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Westports Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Westports Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 83.25 to 6,540.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Westports Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Westports Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.25 to a high of 6,540.85. Based on the distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westports Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westports Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 977 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Westports Holdings Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Historically, Westports Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 83.25 to 6,540.85 over the past decade. 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 9.02, based on 977 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. 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 Westports Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westports Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westports Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.22, compared to a current price of RM6.18 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Westports Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westports Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM6.18 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.22.
GuruFocus considers Westports Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westports Holdings Bhd is a port and logistics company domiciled in Malaysia. The company predominantly develops and operates a port under the Westports brand in Port Klang, Malaysia. Westports provides container services; conventional services, including break bulk, dry bulk, and liquid bulk; and other marine facilities. In addition to core port operations, the company provides bulk storage, refrigerated container storage, and bunkering services to supply fuel to ships. The company derives its revenue domestically.
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