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5E Resources Holdings BhdXKLS:0397 19 ROA % is 15.81% as of Dec. 2024, which is at its 10-year median of 15.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0397 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 247 Waste Management companies, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd ranks better than 95.14% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was RM21.78 Mil.
5E Resources Holdings Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was RM137.74 Mil. Therefore, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 15.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0397'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.71 Med: 15.81 Max: 18.4
Current: 15.81
During the past 3 years, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's highest ROA % was 18.40%. The lowest was 12.71%. And the median was 15.81%.
XKLS:0397's ROA % is ranked better than 95.14% of 247
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs XKLS:0397: 15.81
5E Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0397) 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) 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.
5E Resources Holdings Bhd ROA % Chart
5E Resources Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
ROA %
12.71
18.40
15.81
5E Resources Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
ROA %
12.71
18.40
15.81
XKLS:0397 vs WM, RSG, WCN: ROA % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, 5E Resources Holdings 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.
5E Resources Holdings Bhd ROA % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 5E Resources Holdings 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
5E Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0397) has a ROA % of 15.81% as of Dec. 2024. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on 5E Resources Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.81. Over the past decade, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 12.71 to 18.40. According to the industry distribution chart, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd ranks #12 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's ROA % too high?
5E Resources Holdings Bhd's current ROA % of 15.81% is near median its 10-year median of 15.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.71 to a high of 18.40. The Waste Management industry median ROA % is 1.86. 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's value of 15.81% is 750% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd ranks #12 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's ROA % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd ranks #12 out of 247 companies for ROA %. This places 5E Resources Holdings Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.86. 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's value of 15.81% is 750% above this benchmark. Historically, 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 12.71 to 18.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.81 vs. the industry median of 1.86, 5E Resources Holdings 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 1.86, based on 247 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. 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's current ROA % of 15.81% is 750% 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 5E Resources Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is 15.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5E Resources Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
5E Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0397) has a current ROA % of 15.81%. The current ROA % is 15.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.81 and 750% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.86. 5E Resources Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 5E Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0397), the current ROA % is 15.81% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
5E Resources Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the provision of scheduled waste management services, supply of recovered and recycled products, and trading of chemicals and other products. It operates in three main reportable segments as follows: (i) Scheduled waste management services, (ii) Supply of recovered and recycled products, and (iii) Trading of chemicals and other products. TH emajority of the company's revenue is derived from the Scheduled waste management services segment, which include Testing, Collection, Recovery and recycling of waste. Geographically, the company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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