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AYS Ventures BhdXKLS:5021 31 ROA % is 3.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 61.99% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. AYS Ventures Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM38 Mil.
AYS Ventures Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,069 Mil. Therefore, AYS Ventures Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AYS Ventures Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5021'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.48 Med: 2.61 Max: 11.26
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, AYS Ventures Bhd's highest ROA % was 11.26%. The lowest was -1.48%. And the median was 2.61%.
XKLS:5021's ROA % is ranked worse than 61.99% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.965
vs XKLS:5021: 0.57
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd ROA % Related Terms
AYS Ventures Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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 Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a ROA % of 3.58% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 2.61. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #393 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's ROA % too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROA % of 3.58% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.97. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 3.58% is 82.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #393 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #393 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places AYS Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.97. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 3.58% is 82.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 1.97, AYS Ventures 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.97, 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROA % of 3.58% is 82.2% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROA % is 3.58%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.58%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 82.2% above the Steel industry median of 1.97. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current ROA % is 3.58% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:
ROA %: 3.58% (37% above median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.22 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.2% above the Steel median (#393 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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