LFE BhdXKLS:7170 53 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 370% above its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7170 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,706 Construction companies, LFE Bhd ranks better than 68.99% 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. LFE Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.7 Mil. LFE Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM113.4 Mil. Therefore, LFE Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LFE Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7170'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.51 Med: 2.2 Max: 34.73
Current: 14.73
During the past 13 years, LFE Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.73%. The lowest was -39.51%. And the median was 2.20%.
XKLS:7170's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 68.99% of 1706
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.235
vs XKLS:7170: 14.73
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) 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.
LFE Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
LFE Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LFE 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:7170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, LFE 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.
LFE Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LFE Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LFE 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 10.35% mean?
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.35% 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 LFE Bhd and its competitors. This is 370% above median its historical median of 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #529 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is LFE Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LFE Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.35% is 370% above median its 10-year median of 2.20. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24. LFE Bhd's value of 10.35% is 25.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #529 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LFE Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LFE Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #529 out of 1706 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts LFE Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24. LFE Bhd's value of 10.35% is 25.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 8.24, LFE 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.24, based on 1,706 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. LFE Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.35% is 25.7% 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 LFE Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LFE Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.35%, which is 370% above median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LFE Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.35%, which is 370% above median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 25.7% above the Construction industry median of 8.24. LFE Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.35% 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers LFE Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7170:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.35% (370% above median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% above the Construction median (#529 of 1706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LFE Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. The operating segment of the company are Construction, Mechanical and Electrical, and Property development, and Others. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia. It earns the majority of its revenue from the construction, mechanical, and electrical segment.
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