Malayan Cement BhdXKLS:3794 +0.47%75 ROA % is 8.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 449% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks better than 82.24% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Malayan Cement Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM987 Mil.
Malayan Cement Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11,083 Mil. Therefore, Malayan Cement Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Cement Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3794'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.4 Med: 1.62 Max: 7.75
Current: 7.75
During the past 13 years, Malayan Cement Bhd's highest ROA % was 7.75%. The lowest was -7.40%. And the median was 1.62%.
XKLS:3794's ROA % is ranked better than 82.24% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs XKLS:3794: 7.75
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Malayan Cement Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement 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 Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a ROA % of 8.90% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. This is 449% above median its historical median of 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #73 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's ROA % too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current ROA % of 8.90% is 449% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.35. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 8.90% is 278.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #73 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #73 out of 411 companies for ROA %. This places Malayan Cement Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.35. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 8.90% is 278.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Malayan Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.35, based on 411 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's current ROA % of 8.90% is 278.7% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current ROA % is 8.90%, which is 449% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.51, compared to a current price of RM6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.90%, which is 449% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 278.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.35. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current ROA % is 8.90% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.51.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:
ROA %: 8.90% (449% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: RM5.51 vs. price of RM6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 278.7% above the Building Materials median (#73 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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