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UMS Holdings BhdXKLS:7137 76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7137 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 74.19% 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.04 Mil. UMS Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM162.06 Mil. Therefore, UMS Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7137'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 2.48 Max: 5.22
Current: 2.91
During the past 13 years, UMS Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 5.22%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 2.48%.
XKLS:7137's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 74.19% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.96
vs XKLS:7137: 2.91
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
UMS Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS 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.
XKLS:7137 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS 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 2.50% mean?
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.50% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.86 to 5.22. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #115 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
UMS Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.50% is near median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 5.22. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 2.50% is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #115 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #115 out of 155 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places UMS Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 2.50% is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, UMS Holdings Bhd's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.86 to 5.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 8.96, UMS Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.96, based on 155 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.50% is 72.1% below 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.70 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 72.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.96. UMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.50% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.70 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers UMS Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7137:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.50% (near median its 10-year median of 2.48)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.70 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#115 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments based on geographical location: Malaysia (which includes Southern, East Coast, Central of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia); and Singapore. Its revenue is derived from the distribution of mechanical power transmission and material handling products and systems and industrial spare parts. It serves different industries such as palm oil, rubber, power generation, quarrying & cement industries, latex glove manufacturing, and electrical & electronic industries.
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