Ranhill Utilities BhdXKLS:5272 +1.55%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 153.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 44.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks better than 99.8% 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM234 Mil. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM152 Mil. Therefore, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 153.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5272'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.67 Med: 44.21 Max: 91.55
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 91.55%. The lowest was 25.67%. And the median was 44.21%.
XKLS:5272's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.8% of 497
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.9
vs XKLS:5272: Negative Tangible Equity
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:5272 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ranhill Utilities 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 153.31% mean?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 153.31% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 44.21. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 25.67 to 91.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #1 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 153.31% is 247% above median its 10-year median of 44.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.67 to a high of 91.55. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 153.31% is 1306.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #1 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #1 out of 497 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 153.31% is 1306.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 25.67 to 91.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.21 vs. the industry median of 10.90, Ranhill Utilities 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.90, based on 497 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 153.31% is 1306.5% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 153.31%, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 44.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM1.96 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 153.31%, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 44.21 and 1306.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.90. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 153.31% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.96 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46.
GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 153.31% (247% above median its 10-year median of 44.21)
GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM1.96 (34.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1306.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#1 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
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