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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. Star Media Group Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-34.0 Mil. Star Media Group Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM652.2 Mil. Therefore, Star Media Group Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Media Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6084'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.21 Med: 0.92 Max: 10.93
Current: -1.98
During the past 13 years, Star Media Group Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 10.93%. The lowest was -19.21%. And the median was 0.92%.
XKLS:6084's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 69.41% of 863
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.46
vs XKLS:6084: -1.98
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Star Media Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:6084 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Star Media Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Media Group 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 -5.22% mean?
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -5.22% 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #599 out of 863 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Star Media Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Star Media Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #599 out of 863 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Media Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Media Group Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #599 out of 863 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Star Media Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.46. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.46, based on 863 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Media Group Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Media Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.22%. Star Media Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.22% 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37.
GuruFocus considers Star Media Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6084:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -5.22%
GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.29 (23% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Media Group Bhd publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers and advertisements in print and electronic media. The company operates in three reportable segments: Print, digital and events which is engaged in the publication and distribution of newspapers, magazines, and electronic media and online portal and provision of event organizing management; Broadcasting which operates wireless broadcasting stations; and the Property development and investment segment which develops commercial properties and invests in real estate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Print, digital and events segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from The United States of America, Singapore, United Kingdom and other regions.
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