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Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY -0.62%78 ROE % is 29.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 12.13. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,427 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 84.55% on this metric.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
* 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a ROE % of 29.64% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 12.13. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' ROE % has ranged from 4.35 to 16.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #375 out of 2427 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' ROE % too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current ROE % of 29.64% is 144% above median its 10-year median of 12.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 16.04. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.70. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 29.64% is 530.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #375 out of 2427 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' ROE % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #375 out of 2427 companies for ROE %. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.70. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 29.64% is 530.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own ROE % has ranged from 4.35 to 16.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.13 vs. the industry median of 4.70, Powermatic Data Systems has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.70, based on 2,427 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current ROE % of 29.64% is 530.6% 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 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current ROE % is 29.64%, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 12.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 29.64%, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 12.13 and 530.6% above the Hardware industry median of 4.70. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current ROE % is 29.64% 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
ROE %: 29.64% (144% above median its 10-year median of 12.13)
GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 530.6% above the Hardware median (#375 of 2427)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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