Kelington Group BhdXKLS:0151 -1.64%78 ROA % is 8.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0151 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Construction companies, Kelington Group Bhd ranks better than 92.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kelington Group Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM122 Mil.
Kelington Group Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,369 Mil. Therefore, Kelington Group Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kelington Group Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0151'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 7.78 Max: 12.13
Current: 12.13
During the past 13 years, Kelington Group Bhd's highest ROA % was 12.13%. The lowest was 4.71%. And the median was 7.78%.
XKLS:0151's ROA % is ranked better than 92.12% of 1777
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs XKLS:0151: 12.13
Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) 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.
Kelington Group Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Kelington Group Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelington Group 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kelington Group 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.
Kelington Group Bhd ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kelington Group Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelington Group 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.
Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) has a ROA % of 8.88% 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 Kelington Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.78. Over the past decade, Kelington Group Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 4.71 to 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelington Group Bhd ranks #140 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Kelington Group Bhd's ROA % too high?
Kelington Group Bhd's current ROA % of 8.88% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 12.13. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.79. Kelington Group Bhd's value of 8.88% is 218.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelington Group Bhd ranks #140 out of 1777 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kelington Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelington Group Bhd's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kelington Group Bhd ranks #140 out of 1777 companies for ROA %. This places Kelington Group Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. Kelington Group Bhd's value of 8.88% is 218.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kelington Group Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 4.71 to 12.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.78 vs. the industry median of 2.79, Kelington Group 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,777 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. Kelington Group Bhd's current ROA % of 8.88% is 218.3% 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 Kelington Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelington Group Bhd's current ROA % is 8.88%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelington Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.76, compared to a current price of RM7.81 — trading 183% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.88%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.78 and 218.3% above the Construction industry median of 2.79. Kelington Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151), the current ROA % is 8.88% 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM7.81 is trading 183% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.76.
GuruFocus considers Kelington Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0151:
ROA %: 8.88% (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.78)
GF Value™: RM2.76 vs. price of RM7.81 (183% above fair value)
Industry Position: 218.3% above the Construction median (#140 of 1777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelington Group Bhd is engaged in the businesses of investment holding, providing engineering services, construction, and general trading. The company's segments include the Industrial gases segment - involved in the manufacturing and trading of industrial and specialty gases, facility fees and leasing of tanks, and undertaking project-related activities associated with industrial gases. Engineering segment - involved in the provision of engineering services, construction activities, and manufacturing and trading of engineering equipment and materials for contracts; and Investment holding segment - involved in group-level corporate services. The majority revenue is from Engineering Segment.
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