Knusford BhdXKLS:5035 15 ROA % is 5.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks worse than 89.74% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Knusford Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM20.06 Mil.
Knusford Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM381.61 Mil. Therefore, Knusford Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knusford Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5035'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.84 Med: -0.53 Max: 4.46
Current: -2.96
During the past 13 years, Knusford Bhd's highest ROA % was 4.46%. The lowest was -8.84%. And the median was -0.53%.
XKLS:5035's ROA % is ranked worse than 89.74% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs XKLS:5035: -2.96
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) 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.
Knusford Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Knusford Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knusford 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Knusford Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a ROA % of 5.26% 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #140 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Knusford Bhd's ROA % too high?
Knusford Bhd's current ROA % is 5.26%. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.74. Knusford Bhd's value of 5.26% is 40.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #140 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's ROA % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #140 out of 156 companies for ROA %. This places Knusford Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.74. Knusford Bhd's value of 5.26% is 40.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.74, based on 156 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. Knusford Bhd's current ROA % of 5.26% is 40.6% 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knusford Bhd's current ROA % is 5.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.26% and 40.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.74. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current ROA % is 5.26% 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 112.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:
ROA %: 5.26%
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.43 (112.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#140 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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