Eastern & Oriental BhdXKLS:3417 82 ROA % is 4.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3417 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,801 Real Estate companies, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks better than 74.9% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM248.2 Mil.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5,587.1 Mil. Therefore, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern & Oriental Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3417'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.17 Med: 2.05 Max: 4.35
Current: 4.35
During the past 13 years, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's highest ROA % was 4.35%. The lowest was -5.17%. And the median was 2.05%.
XKLS:3417's ROA % is ranked better than 74.9% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs XKLS:3417: 4.35
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) 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.
* 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) has a ROA % of 4.44% 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #452 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd's ROA % too high?
Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current ROA % of 4.44% is 117% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.70. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 4.44% is 161.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #452 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern & Oriental Bhd's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #452 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This puts Eastern & Oriental Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 4.44% is 161.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Eastern & Oriental 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current ROA % of 4.44% is 161.2% 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current ROA % is 4.44%, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.12, compared to a current price of RM0.71 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.44%, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 161.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.70. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417), the current ROA % is 4.44% 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.71 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.12.
GuruFocus considers Eastern & Oriental Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3417:
ROA %: 4.44% (117% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: RM1.12 vs. price of RM0.71 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.2% above the Real Estate median (#452 of 1801)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd is a property developer based in Malaysia. Its property development portfolio is spread across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor's Iskandar Malaysia, and overseas in central London. The Group's hospitality division provides a complementary lifestyle component that supports the core property development business, including the heritage Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Lone Pine Hotel in Penang, as well as the contemporary E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur in the capital's vibrant city center. It has three segments Properties, Hospitality and Investments and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Properties segment. Geographically the company derives revenue from Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
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