Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -31.71% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -31.71% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.78%. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -31.71%.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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* 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Apr22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Ho Wah Genting Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.05 -14.44 2.79 -8.62 -31.71

XKLS:9601 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting Bhd'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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-4.41% / 0.37
=-11.92%

Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-10.78% / 0.34
=-31.71%

* 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 -31.71% mean?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -31.71% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -31.71%.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to VRT and BE?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -31.71% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Industrial Products 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -31.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -31.71%. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -31.71% 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Business Description

Address No. 35, Jalan Maharajalela, 3rd Floor, Wisma Ho Wah Genting, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50150
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.