ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Elsoft Research Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-6.68 Mil.
Elsoft Research Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM116.55 Mil. Therefore, Elsoft Research Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 11.65 Max: 31.96
Current: 3
During the past 13 years, Elsoft Research Bhd's highest ROA % was 31.96%. The lowest was 0.57%. And the median was 11.65%.
XKLS:0090's ROA % is ranked better than 52.49% of 1025
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs XKLS:0090: 3.00
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research Bhd's ROA % 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.
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a ROA % of -5.73% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Elsoft Research Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 0.57 to 31.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #487 out of 1025 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's ROA % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current ROA % is -5.73%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 31.96. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #487 out of 1025 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's ROA % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #487 out of 1025 companies for ROA %. This puts Elsoft Research Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Historically, Elsoft Research Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 0.57 to 31.96 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.47, based on 1,025 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. 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current ROA % is -5.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.73%. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current ROA % is -5.73% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
ROA %: -5.73%
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (39.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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