Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) ROA %: -5.72% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:4235 Lion Industries Corp Bhd XKLS:4235
19 GF Score
Price RM0.11
GF Value RM0.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lion Industries Bhd ROA %?

Lion Industries Bhd XKLS:4235 -4.35% 19 ROA % is -5.72% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4235 with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Lion Industries Bhd ranks worse than 90.69% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lion Industries Bhd's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-120 Mil. Lion Industries Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,093 Mil. Therefore, Lion Industries Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.72%.

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

XKLS:4235' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.01   Med: -7.59   Max: 5.71
Current: -7.22

During the past 13 years, Lion Industries Bhd's highest ROA % was 5.71%. The lowest was -22.01%. And the median was -7.59%.

XKLS:4235's ROA % is ranked worse than
90.69% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.9 vs XKLS:4235: -7.22

Lion Industries Bhd  (XKLS:4235) 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
=-119.74/2092.9285
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-119.74 / 857.972)*(857.972 / 2092.9285)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-13.96 %*0.4099
=-5.72 %

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.


Lion Industries Bhd ROA % Related Terms


Lion Industries Bhd ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lion Industries 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.

Lion Industries Bhd ROA % Chart

Lion Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.24 -14.44 -11.03 -14.11 -3.47

Lion Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.63 -7.59 -8.19 -7.16 -5.72

XKLS:4235 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROA % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Lion Industries 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.


Lion Industries Bhd ROA % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lion Industries Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lion Industries Bhd's ROA % falls into.


XKLS:4235
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Lion Industries Bhd ROA % Calculation

Lion Industries Bhd's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-87.655/( (2601.127+2451.475)/ 2 )
=-87.655/2526.301
=-3.47 %

Lion Industries 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 )
=-119.74/( (2128.194+2057.663)/ 2 )
=-119.74/2092.9285
=-5.72 %

* 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 -5.72% mean?
Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) has a ROA % of -5.72% 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 Lion Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Industries Bhd ranks #575 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Lion Industries Bhd's ROA % too high?
Lion Industries Bhd's current ROA % is -5.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Industries Bhd ranks #575 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lion Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Industries Bhd's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lion Industries Bhd ranks #575 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places Lion Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.90. 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.90, based on 634 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. 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 Lion Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion Industries Bhd's current ROA % is -5.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.72%. Lion Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 6 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 Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235), the current ROA % is -5.72% 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 Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14. GuruFocus considers Lion Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4235:

  • ROA %: -5.72%
  • GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.11 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lion Industries Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1 Jalan Nagasari, Level 14, Lion Office Tower, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50200
Lion Industries Corp Bhd is involved in the manufacturing of long steel products in Klang and Banting, Selangor. It produces billets for rolling into steel bars and wire rods, while its plant in Banting produces special grade billets for rolling into specialty bars and wire rods for automotive parts, mattresses and mechanical springs, turning parts, wire rods, wire ropes, and other stringent applications. The steel bars and wire rods produced by the company are used in the construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries. In the property development sector, the company is involved in property management and residential development. Its segments include Steel, Building materials, and Others. It derives revenue from Steel segment.
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