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PLB Engineering BhdXKLS:7055 50 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.18% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,709 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 83.21% 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM34.0 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM89.1 Mil. Therefore, PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 38.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLB Engineering Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7055'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.77 Med: -1.05 Max: 28.19
Current: 28.19
During the past 13 years, PLB Engineering Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 28.19%. The lowest was -24.77%. And the median was -1.05%.
XKLS:7055's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 83.21% of 1709
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.22
vs XKLS:7055: 28.19
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XKLS:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering 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 (May. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.18% mean?
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.18% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #287 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.18%. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.22. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 38.18% is 364.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #287 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #287 out of 1709 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.22. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 38.18% is 364.5% above this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,709 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.18% is 364.5% 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.04, compared to a current price of RM0.86 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.18% and 364.5% above the Construction industry median of 8.22. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.18% as of May. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.86 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.04.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 38.18%
GF Value™: RM1.04 vs. price of RM0.86 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 364.5% above the Construction median (#287 of 1709)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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