ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Karyon Industries Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.7 Mil.
Karyon Industries Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM157.6 Mil. Therefore, Karyon Industries Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0054'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.58 Med: 5.33 Max: 9.11
Current: 5.36
During the past 13 years, Karyon Industries Bhd's highest ROA % was 9.11%. The lowest was 3.58%. And the median was 5.33%.
XKLS:0054's ROA % is ranked better than 69.05% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs XKLS:0054: 5.36
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) has a ROA % of 5.51% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.33. Over the past decade, Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 3.58 to 9.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #498 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA % too high?
Karyon Industries Bhd's current ROA % of 5.51% is near median its 10-year median of 5.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 9.11. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.91. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 5.51% is 89.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #498 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karyon Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karyon Industries Bhd's ROA % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #498 out of 1609 companies for ROA %. This puts Karyon Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.91. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 5.51% is 89.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Karyon Industries Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 3.58 to 9.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.33 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Karyon Industries Bhd 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.91, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karyon Industries Bhd's current ROA % of 5.51% is 89.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karyon Industries Bhd's current ROA % is 5.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.33 and 89.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.91. Karyon Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054), the current ROA % is 5.51% 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Karyon Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0054:
ROA %: 5.51% (near median its 10-year median of 5.33)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.15 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.3% above the Chemicals median (#498 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karyon Industries Bhd is a Malaysian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading polymeric products. The segments of the company include the Investment holding division, and Manufacturing and trading of polymeric products that involve the manufacturing and trading of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound, plastic additives, and industrial chemical products; and Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its manufacturing of polymeric products segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by other parts of Asia and other markets.
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