Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) Sees Increased Returns on Capital

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Dec 12 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

Investment Potential of Hour Glass: Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) shows promising trends with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 17%, which is above the industry average of 14%, indicating effective reinvestment of profits.
Historical Performance: Over the past five years, Hour Glass has significantly increased its ROCE and capital employed by 55%, suggesting strong internal investment opportunities and potential for multi-bagger status.
Stock Performance: The stock has delivered a remarkable 232% return to shareholders in the last five years, reflecting investor confidence in the company's growth and fundamentals.
Risks and Recommendations: Despite its strong performance, Hour Glass has some risks, and investors are advised to conduct further due diligence, especially as there are companies with higher returns on equity available.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.