Chemical Industries (Far East)SGX:C05 45 ROE % is 2.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates SGX:C05 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks worse than 75.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:C05'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.23 Med: 4.18 Max: 9.43
Current: -0.87
During the past 13 years, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s highest ROE % was 9.43%. The lowest was -18.23%. And the median was 4.18%.
SGX:C05's ROE % is ranked worse than 75.25% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs SGX:C05: -0.87
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) 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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) ROE % Related Terms
Chemical Industries (Far East) 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 Chemicals subindustry, Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) has a ROE % of 2.67% 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #1189 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROE % too high?
Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current ROE % of 2.67% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.18. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s value of 2.67% is 48.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #1189 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemical Industries (Far East) has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical Industries (Far East)'s ROE % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #1189 out of 1580 companies for ROE %. This places Chemical Industries (Far East) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s value of 2.67% is 48.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Chemical Industries (Far East) has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.20, based on 1,580 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. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current ROE % of 2.67% is 48.6% 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current ROE % is 2.67%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.54 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 2.67%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 48.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05), the current ROE % is 2.67% 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.54 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Chemical Industries (Far East) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:C05:
ROE %: 2.67% (36% below median its 10-year median of 4.18)
GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.54 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.6% below the Chemicals median (#1189 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:C05 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemical Industries (Far East) Business Description
Chemical Industries (Far East) Ltd is engaged as the sole manufacturer of Chemical products in Singapore. The company operates through two segments Industrial Chemicals and Properties. The company generates maximum revenue from the Industrial Chemicals segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Singapore. The company's product portfolio consists of Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid, and others.
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