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WCT Holdings BhdXKLS:9679 38 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9679 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,709 Construction companies, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 71.04% 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. WCT Holdings Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM75 Mil. WCT Holdings Bhd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,786 Mil. Therefore, WCT Holdings Bhd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WCT Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9679'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.51 Med: 3 Max: 8.82
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, WCT Holdings Bhd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 8.82%. The lowest was -5.51%. And the median was 3.00%.
XKLS:9679's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 71.04% of 1709
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs XKLS:9679: 1.92
WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
WCT Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WCT 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:9679 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WCT 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WCT Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WCT 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 1.99% mean?
WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.99% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #1214 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
WCT Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.99% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 1.99% is 75.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #1214 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WCT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCT Holdings Bhd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #1214 out of 1709 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places WCT Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 1.99% is 75.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 8.21, WCT 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.21, 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. WCT Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 1.99% is 75.8% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WCT Holdings Bhd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.99%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.99%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 75.8% below the Construction industry median of 8.21. WCT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 1.99% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59.
GuruFocus considers WCT Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9679:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 1.99% (34% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.41 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.8% below the Construction median (#1214 of 1709)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WCT Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that provides management services to subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three business segments; the Engineering and Construction segment includes engineering works specializing in earthworks, highway construction, and related infrastructure works; the Property Development segment includes the development of residential and commercial properties; and the Property Investment and Management segment includes holding and management of assets for capital appreciation and rental income. Maximum revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East, India, and other regions.
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