The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) ROCE %: 23.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:AGS The Hour Glass Ltd SGX:AGS
89 GF Score
Price S$2.73
GF Value S$2.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The Hour Glass ROCE %?

The Hour Glass SGX:AGS -1.09% 89 ROCE % is 23.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:AGS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. The Hour Glass's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.62%.

The Hour Glass  (SGX:AGS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

The Hour Glass ROCE % Related Terms

The Hour Glass ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hour Glass's ROCE % 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.

The Hour Glass ROCE % Chart

The Hour Glass Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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The Hour Glass Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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The Hour Glass ROCE % Calculation

The Hour Glass's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=243.852/( ( (1179.193 - 157.645) + (1442.034 - 144.333) )/ 2 )
=243.852/( (1021.548+1297.701)/ 2 )
=243.852/1159.6245
=21.03 %

The Hour Glass's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=286.334/( ( (1342.825 - 216.485) + (1442.034 - 144.333) )/ 2 )
=286.334/( ( 1126.34 + 1297.701 )/ 2 )
=286.334/1212.0205
=23.62 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 23.62% mean?
The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) has a ROCE % of 23.62% as of Mar. 2026.
Is The Hour Glass' ROCE % too high?
The Hour Glass' current ROCE % is 23.62%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.71. The Hour Glass' value of 23.62% is 206.4% above this industry median. Overall, The Hour Glass has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hour Glass' ROCE % compare to TPR?
The Hour Glass' ROCE % of 23.62% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.71. The Hour Glass' value of 23.62% is 206.4% 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 ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.71, based on 1,120 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Hour Glass's current ROCE % of 23.62% is 206.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hour Glass's current ROCE % is 23.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hour Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.07, compared to a current price of S$2.73 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 23.62% and 206.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.71. The Hour Glass' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS), the current ROCE % is 23.62% 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 The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hour Glass stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$2.73 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.07. GuruFocus considers The Hour Glass to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:AGS:

  • ROCE %: 23.62%
  • GF Value™: S$2.07 vs. price of S$2.73 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 206.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:AGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Hour Glass Business Description

Address 302 Orchard Road, No. 11-01 Tong Building, Singapore, SGP, 238862
The Hour Glass Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in retailing and distribution of watches, jewellery, and other luxury products, investment in properties, and investment holding. It retails watches, jewellery, and other luxury products of brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Akrivia, Daniel Roth, Hublot, Biver, Omega, Bvlgari, Cartier, and others through boutique stores across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Southeast Asia and Oceania, followed by Northeast Asia.
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