Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated BhdXKLS:0180 52 ROA % is 2.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 2.77. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0180 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks worse than 52.26% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13 Mil.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM517 Mil. Therefore, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.46%.
XKLS:0180'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75 Med: 2.77 Max: 6.5
Current: 3.46
During the past 11 years, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's highest ROA % was 6.50%. The lowest was -2.75%. And the median was 2.77%.
XKLS:0180's ROA % is ranked worse than 52.26% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.615
vs XKLS:0180: 3.46
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ROA % Historical 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) has a ROA % of 2.46% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #162 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROA % too high?
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current ROA % of 2.46% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.77. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.62. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 2.46% is 32% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #162 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROA % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #162 out of 310 companies for ROA %. This places Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.62. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 2.46% is 32% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.77 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 310 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. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current ROA % of 2.46% is 32% below 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current ROA % is 2.46%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.46%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.77 and 32% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180), the current ROA % is 2.46% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0180:
ROA %: 2.46% (11% below median its 10-year median of 2.77)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.13 (48% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% below the Retail - Defensive median (#162 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Business Description
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd is engaged in the distribution and warehousing services of third-party consumer packaged goods in East Malaysia. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of bakery products under its brand Creamos. The operating segments of the company consist of Distribution, Manufacturing, and Others. It distributes and sells products through retail outlets, hypermarkets, supermarkets, sundry shops, convenience stores, petrol kiosks, Chinese medical halls, and school canteens. The company generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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