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Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -10.27%. Lai Sun Development Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.04.
Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -256.75%.
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Lai Sun Development Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:
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Lai Sun Development Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart
Lai Sun Development Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
Lai Sun Development Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -256.75% mean?
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -256.75% as of Jan. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -256.75%. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to competitors?
Lai Sun Development Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -256.75% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Real Estate company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. Lai Sun Development Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -256.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.56, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -256.75%. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -256.75% as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.56.
GuruFocus considers Lai Sun Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00488:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -256.75%
GF Value™: HK$0.56 vs. price of HK$0.80 (42.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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