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Eng Kah BhdXKLS:7149 33 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7149 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,878 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Eng Kah Bhd ranks worse than 89.94% 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. Eng Kah Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.72 Mil. Eng Kah Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM48.83 Mil. Therefore, Eng Kah Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eng Kah Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7149'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.42 Med: -2.35 Max: 9.76
Current: -16.42
During the past 13 years, Eng Kah Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.76%. The lowest was -16.42%. And the median was -2.35%.
XKLS:7149's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 89.94% of 1878
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs XKLS:7149: -16.42
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) 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.
Eng Kah Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Eng Kah Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eng Kah 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:7149 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Eng Kah 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.
Eng Kah Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eng Kah Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eng Kah 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 -5.56% mean?
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -5.56% 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 Eng Kah Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1689 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Eng Kah Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Eng Kah Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.56%. Based on the distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1689 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eng Kah Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eng Kah Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1689 out of 1878 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Eng Kah Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.78, based on 1,878 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 Eng Kah Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eng Kah Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eng Kah Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.56%. Eng Kah Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.56% 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22.
GuruFocus considers Eng Kah Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7149:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -5.56%
GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.21 (6.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eng Kah Corp Bhd is in the business of personal care products. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the contract manufacturing of perfumery, color cosmetics, skincare, toiletry and household products. Its segments are divided into three which includes Personal care, Household, and Others. The Personal care segment which generates the majority of revenue is involved in the manufacturing of cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, and other toiletry products. The Household segment consists of the manufacturing of household products. Its Others segment comprises investment holding. The geographical segments of the company are Malaysia, Asia Pacific, USA, and Australia, from which the company derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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