Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd
Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Berhad, an investment holding company, manufactures and sells precision engineering moulds, dies, jigs, fixtures, tools, and other precision machine parts in Malaysia, Europe, China, and the United States. The company operates in four segments: Manufacturing and Trading, Investment, Plantation, and Joint Property Development. It serves electrical and electronic, medical, … Read more
Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd (7033) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: RM140.50 Million MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd (7033) has net assets worth RM140.50 Million MYR as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM178.13 Million) and total liabilities (RM37.63 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | RM140.50 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 78.87% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.24% |
| 5-Year Change | 21.11% |
| 10-Year Change | 67.74% |
| Growth Volatility | 5.1 |
Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd (2012–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd from 2012 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | RM140.50 Million | +0.93% |
| 2024-10-31 | RM139.20 Million | +2.64% |
| 2023-10-31 | RM135.63 Million | +4.88% |
| 2022-10-31 | RM129.32 Million | +11.48% |
| 2021-10-31 | RM116.01 Million | +20.26% |
| 2020-10-31 | RM96.46 Million | +1.62% |
| 2019-10-31 | RM94.92 Million | +2.30% |
| 2018-10-31 | RM92.79 Million | +2.16% |
| 2017-10-31 | RM90.83 Million | +8.43% |
| 2016-10-31 | RM83.76 Million | +4.70% |
| 2015-10-31 | RM80.00 Million | +6.67% |
| 2014-10-31 | RM75.00 Million | +7.14% |
| 2013-10-31 | RM70.00 Million | +9.38% |
| 2012-10-31 | RM64.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 106.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (October 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | RM84.01 Million | 60.52% |
| Other Components | RM54.81 Million | 39.48% |
| Total Equity | RM138.82 Million | 100.00% |
Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
RPCG PCL F
F:R4Q
|
$4.27 Million |
|
RPCG PCL -NVDR- BA 1
F:W8M1
|
$4.27 Million |
|
Conquest Resources Ltd
V:CQR
|
$4.27 Million |
|
Curro Hol
JSE:COH
|
$4.28 Million |
|
MainStreetChamber Holdings Inc.
PINK:MSCH
|
$4.27 Million |
|
Carolina Rush Corporation
V:RUSH
|
$4.27 Million |
|
EPS Bio Technology Corp.
TWO:4183
|
$4.27 Million |
|
Living Cell Technologies Limited
PINK:LVCLF
|
$4.27 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 139,201,720 to 138,817,000, a change of -384,720 (-0.3%).
- Net income of 4,737,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,478,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,245,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,245,000 increased equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,643,720.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM4.74 Million | +3.41% |
| Dividends Paid | RM3.48 Million | -2.51% |
| Share Repurchases | RM1.25 Million | -0.9% |
| Share Issuances | RM1.25 Million | +0.9% |
| Other Changes | RM-1.64 Million | -1.18% |
| Total Change | RM- | -0.28% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.51x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.81x to 0.51x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-31 | RM0.76 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2017-10-31 | RM0.83 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2018-10-31 | RM0.85 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2019-10-31 | RM0.87 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2020-10-31 | RM0.88 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2021-10-31 | RM0.95 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2022-10-31 | RM1.08 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2023-10-31 | RM1.15 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2024-10-31 | RM1.19 | RM0.62 | x |
| 2025-10-31 | RM1.22 | RM0.62 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 3.41%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.46%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.16x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.28x
- Recent ROE (3.41%) is below the historical average (5.93%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.13% | 18.08% | 0.20x | 1.15x | RM-4.92 Million |
| 2017 | 6.13% | 25.11% | 0.21x | 1.14x | RM-3.51 Million |
| 2018 | 3.79% | 14.32% | 0.23x | 1.15x | RM-5.76 Million |
| 2019 | 3.54% | 14.85% | 0.20x | 1.21x | RM-6.13 Million |
| 2020 | 2.52% | 13.13% | 0.15x | 1.29x | RM-7.22 Million |
| 2021 | 15.86% | 84.21% | 0.15x | 1.24x | RM6.80 Million |
| 2022 | 7.09% | 34.37% | 0.16x | 1.29x | RM-3.76 Million |
| 2023 | 7.51% | 37.40% | 0.16x | 1.27x | RM-3.38 Million |
| 2024 | 5.33% | 34.23% | 0.12x | 1.26x | RM-6.50 Million |
| 2025 | 3.41% | 16.46% | 0.16x | 1.28x | RM-9.14 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Metal Fabrication industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Metal Fabrication
- Average net assets among peers: $102,489,553
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.97%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumpulan H & L High-Tech Bhd (7033) | RM140.50 Million | 4.13% | 0.27x | $4.27 Million |
| Mestron Holdings (0207) | $133.18 Million | 8.22% | 0.51x | $13.22 Million |
| Volcano Bhd (0232) | $67.65 Million | 7.07% | 0.10x | $2.97 Million |
| CEKD Bhd (0238) | $37.51 Million | 16.10% | 0.45x | $2.22 Million |
| Coraza Integrated Technology Bhd (0240) | $24.62 Million | 14.02% | 0.86x | $22.53 Million |
| SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (0251) | $197.22 Million | 19.84% | 0.48x | $15.02 Million |
| Wentel Engineering Holdings Berhad (0298) | $67.39 Million | 18.41% | 0.37x | $15.04 Million |
| Chemlite Innovation Berhad (0348) | $10.17 Million | 88.53% | 2.12x | $7.81 Million |
| Seremban Engineering Bhd (5163) | $25.52 Million | -141.72% | 3.68x | $1.36 Million |
| Uwc Bhd (5292) | $304.78 Million | 30.03% | 0.18x | $374.15 Million |
| APB Resources Bhd (5568) | $156.86 Million | -0.79% | 0.07x | $2.25 Million |