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Seng Fong Holdings BhdXKLS:5308 +1.45%53 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 15.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5308 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 65.67% 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. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM50 Mil. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM224 Mil. Therefore, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5308'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55 Med: 15.99 Max: 42.33
Current: 3.6
During the past 8 years, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 42.33%. The lowest was 3.55%. And the median was 15.99%.
XKLS:5308's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 65.67% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.765
vs XKLS:5308: 3.60
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5308) 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.
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seng Fong 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.
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:5308 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Seng Fong 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.
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seng Fong 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 (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 22.25% mean?
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5308) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.25% 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 Seng Fong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 15.99. Over the past decade, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.55 to 42.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd ranks #1035 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.25% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 15.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 42.33. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.77. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's value of 22.25% is 228.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd ranks #1035 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd ranks #1035 out of 1576 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Seng Fong Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.77. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's value of 22.25% is 228.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.55 to 42.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Seng Fong 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 6.77, based on 1,576 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. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 22.25% is 228.9% 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 Seng Fong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.25%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seng Fong Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5308) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.67, compared to a current price of RM0.70 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.25%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 228.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.77. Seng Fong Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Seng Fong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5308), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 22.25% 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 Seng Fong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5308) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seng Fong Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.70 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.67.
GuruFocus considers Seng Fong Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5308:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 22.25% (39% above median its 10-year median of 15.99)
GF Value™: RM0.67 vs. price of RM0.70 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228.9% above the Chemicals median (#1035 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5308 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seng Fong Holdings Bhd is mainly engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. It operates within a single business segment focused on the processing and sale of natural block rubber. The company sources raw materials such as cup lump mainly from domestic and international rubber traders, along with semi-processed rubber and value-added additives from international suppliers. It produces high-quality SMR Grade and Premium Grade block rubber. The company serves markets across Asia, Europe, Malaysia, and Oceania, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asia (excluding Malaysia).
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