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PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
PPS International (Holdings) ROE % Related Terms
PPS International (Holdings) ROE % Historical 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, PPS International (Holdings)'s ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
PPS International (Holdings) ROE % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, PPS International (Holdings)'s ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPS International (Holdings)'s ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) has a ROE % of 3.87% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on PPS International (Holdings) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #158 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is PPS International (Holdings)'s ROE % too high?
PPS International (Holdings)'s current ROE % is 3.87%. The Waste Management industry median ROE % is 6.25. PPS International (Holdings)'s value of 3.87% is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #158 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PPS International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPS International (Holdings)'s ROE % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, PPS International (Holdings) ranks #158 out of 233 companies for ROE %. This places PPS International (Holdings) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.25. PPS International (Holdings)'s value of 3.87% is 38.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Waste Management company?
The median ROE % among Waste Management companies is 6.25, based on 233 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPS International (Holdings)'s current ROE % of 3.87% is 38.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on PPS International (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPS International (Holdings)'s current ROE % is 3.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPS International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 3.87% and 38.1% below the Waste Management industry median of 6.25. PPS International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201), the current ROE % is 3.87% as of Dec. 2025. 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 PPS International (Holdings) (HKSE:08201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPS International (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers PPS International (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08201:
ROE %: 3.87%
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.13 (60% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% below the Waste Management median (#158 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPS International (Holdings) Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment include Environmental and cleaning; Money lending and Investments. It generates maximum revenue from the Environmental and cleaning segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in PRC.
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