The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.85 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:AGS The Hour Glass Ltd SGX:AGS
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Price S$2.73
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What is The Hour Glass Scaled Net Operating Assets?

The Hour Glass SGX:AGS -1.09% 89 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:AGS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

The Hour Glass's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$1,285 Mil. The Hour Glass's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S$150 Mil. The Hour Glass's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was S$1,343 Mil. Therefore, The Hour Glass's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.


The Hour Glass Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hour Glass's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

The Hour Glass Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

The Hour Glass Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.65 0.76 0.81 0.96

The Hour Glass Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 0.76 0.76 0.79 0.88 0.85

SGX:AGS vs TPR: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, The Hour Glass's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


The Hour Glass Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Hour Glass's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Hour Glass's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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The Hour Glass Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

The Hour Glass's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(1284.508-149.554)/1179.193
=0.96

where

Operating Assets(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=1442.034 - 157.526
=1284.508

Operating Liabilities(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=358.902 - 178.361 - 30.987
=149.554

The Hour Glass's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(1284.508-149.554)/1342.825
=0.85

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=1442.034 - 157.526
=1284.508

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=358.902 - 178.361 - 30.987
=149.554

* 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.85 mean?
The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on The Hour Glass and its competitors.
Is The Hour Glass' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
The Hour Glass' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.85. Overall, The Hour Glass has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hour Glass' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to TPR?
The Hour Glass' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.85 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on The Hour Glass and its competitors. The Hour Glass's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hour Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.07, compared to a current price of S$2.73 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.85. The Hour Glass' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.85 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 The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hour Glass stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$2.73 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.07. GuruFocus considers The Hour Glass to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:AGS:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.85
  • GF Value™: S$2.07 vs. price of S$2.73 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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


The Hour Glass Business Description

Address 302 Orchard Road, No. 11-01 Tong Building, Singapore, SGP, 238862
The Hour Glass Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in retailing and distribution of watches, jewellery, and other luxury products, investment in properties, and investment holding. It retails watches, jewellery, and other luxury products of brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Akrivia, Daniel Roth, Hublot, Biver, Omega, Bvlgari, Cartier, and others through boutique stores across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Southeast Asia and Oceania, followed by Northeast Asia.
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