West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) ROA %: 8.39% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:0353 West River Bhd XKLS:0353
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What is West River Bhd ROA %?

West River Bhd XKLS:0353 -2.22% 38 ROA % is 8.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 8.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0353 with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,779 Construction companies, West River Bhd ranks better than 75.89% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. West River Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.9 Mil. West River Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM105.6 Mil. Therefore, West River Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for West River Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0353' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.89   Med: 8.37   Max: 17.4
Current: 6.52

During the past 6 years, West River Bhd's highest ROA % was 17.40%. The lowest was 5.89%. And the median was 8.37%.

XKLS:0353's ROA % is ranked better than
75.89% of 1779 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.8 vs XKLS:0353: 6.52

West River Bhd  (XKLS:0353) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=8.864/105.6045
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(8.864 / 158.548)*(158.548 / 105.6045)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=5.59 %*1.5013
=8.39 %

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.


West River Bhd ROA % Related Terms


West River Bhd ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West River 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.

West River Bhd ROA % Chart

West River Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.00 6.03 5.89 15.87 6.74

West River Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.81 3.88 6.34 7.54 8.39

XKLS:0353 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROA % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, West River 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.


West River Bhd ROA % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, West River Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West River Bhd's ROA % falls into.


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West River Bhd ROA % Calculation

West River Bhd's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=6.07/( (78.048+102.135)/ 2 )
=6.07/90.0915
=6.74 %

West River Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=8.864/( (102.135+109.074)/ 2 )
=8.864/105.6045
=8.39 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 8.39% mean?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a ROA % of 8.39% 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.37. Over the past decade, West River Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 5.89 to 17.40. According to the industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #429 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is West River Bhd's ROA % too high?
West River Bhd's current ROA % of 8.39% is near median its 10-year median of 8.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.89 to a high of 17.40. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.80. West River Bhd's value of 8.39% is 199.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #429 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West River Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West River Bhd's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #429 out of 1779 companies for ROA %. This places West River Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.80. West River Bhd's value of 8.39% is 199.6% above this benchmark. Historically, West River Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 5.89 to 17.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.37 vs. the industry median of 2.80, West River 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 2.80, based on 1,779 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. West River Bhd's current ROA % of 8.39% is 199.6% 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West River Bhd's current ROA % is 8.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West River Bhd stock overvalued right now?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a current ROA % of 8.39%. The current ROA % is 8.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.37 and 199.6% above the Construction industry median of 2.80. West River Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 West River Bhd (XKLS:0353), the current ROA % is 8.39% 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.

West River Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 2/101C, 22-4-2, Block D, Cheras Business Centre, Taman Cheras, W.P. Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56100
West River Bhd is an M&E engineering services provider and it is principally involved in the Provision of integrated engineering solutions, including air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, and security systems. It also manufactures electrical panels and distribution boards, to support its M&E engineering services projects and sale to third parties. The company principally operates in Malaysia. Its services involve projects in the private sector, such as the development or redevelopment of high-rise residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and industrial buildings.
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