World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) ROE %: -10.34% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:B49 World Precision Machinery Ltd SGX:B49
23 GF Score
Price S$0.12
GF Value S$0.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is World Precision Machinery ROE %?

World Precision Machinery SGX:B49 23 ROE % is -10.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:B49 with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,002 Industrial Products companies, World Precision Machinery ranks worse than 85.61% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. World Precision Machinery's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-16.1 Mil. World Precision Machinery's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$156.2 Mil. Therefore, World Precision Machinery's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.34%.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Precision Machinery's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:B49' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.88   Med: 1.91   Max: 10.09
Current: -8.88

During the past 13 years, World Precision Machinery's highest ROE % was 10.09%. The lowest was -8.88%. And the median was 1.91%.

SGX:B49's ROE % is ranked worse than
85.61% of 3002 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85 vs SGX:B49: -8.88

World Precision Machinery  (SGX:B49) 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:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-16.148/156.153
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-16.148 / 101.596)*(101.596 / 334.213)*(334.213 / 156.153)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-15.89 %*0.304*2.1403
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-4.83 %*2.1403
=-10.34 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-16.148/156.153
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-16.148 / -16.52) * (-16.52 / -19.172) * (-19.172 / 101.596) * (101.596 / 334.213) * (334.213 / 156.153)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.9775 * 0.8617 * -18.87 % * 0.304 * 2.1403
=-10.34 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.


World Precision Machinery ROE % Related Terms


World Precision Machinery ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Precision Machinery's ROE % 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.

World Precision Machinery ROE % Chart

World Precision Machinery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
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World Precision Machinery Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SGX:B49 vs GEV, ETN, PH: ROE % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, World Precision Machinery'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.


World Precision Machinery ROE % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, World Precision Machinery's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Precision Machinery's ROE % falls into.


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World Precision Machinery ROE % Calculation

World Precision Machinery's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-10.151/( (168.748+157.9)/ 2 )
=-10.151/163.324
=-6.22 %

World Precision Machinery's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-16.148/( (157.9+154.406)/ 2 )
=-16.148/156.153
=-10.34 %

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -10.34% mean?
World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) has a ROE % of -10.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on World Precision Machinery and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Precision Machinery ranks #2570 out of 3002 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is World Precision Machinery's ROE % too high?
World Precision Machinery's current ROE % is -10.34%. Based on the distribution chart, World Precision Machinery ranks #2570 out of 3002 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Precision Machinery has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Precision Machinery's ROE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, World Precision Machinery ranks #2570 out of 3002 companies for ROE %. This places World Precision Machinery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,002 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. 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 World Precision Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROE % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Precision Machinery's current ROE % is -10.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Precision Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.16, compared to a current price of S$0.12 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -10.34%. World Precision Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49), the current ROE % is -10.34% 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 World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Precision Machinery stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.12 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.16. GuruFocus considers World Precision Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:B49:

  • ROE %: -10.34%
  • GF Value™: S$0.16 vs. price of S$0.12 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:B49 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Precision Machinery Business Description

Address World Industrial Park, Picheng Village, Danbei Town, Jiangsu Province, Danyang, CHN, 212311
World Precision Machinery Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of conventional stamping machines and metal parts and high performance and high tonnage stamping machines. It manufactures both standard and customized stamping machines. It has established its sales network and service centers in large and medium-sized cities across the People's Republic of China, and its products are even exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, South America, and South Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the high-performance and high-tonnage stamping machines.
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