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KSL Holdings BhdXKLS:5038 -0.34%65 ROA % is 4.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 7.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5038 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Real Estate companies, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks better than 92.28% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. KSL Holdings Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM261 Mil.
KSL Holdings Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6,092 Mil. Therefore, KSL Holdings Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSL Holdings Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5038'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.88 Med: 7.69 Max: 11.95
Current: 9.61
During the past 13 years, KSL Holdings Bhd's highest ROA % was 11.95%. The lowest was -1.88%. And the median was 7.69%.
XKLS:5038's ROA % is ranked better than 92.28% of 1800
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.705
vs XKLS:5038: 9.61
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd ROA % Related Terms
KSL Holdings Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSL Holdings 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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, KSL Holdings 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, KSL Holdings Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSL Holdings 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) has a ROA % of 4.29% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #139 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd's ROA % too high?
KSL Holdings Bhd's current ROA % of 4.29% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 7.69. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.71. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 4.29% is 151.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #139 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSL Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSL Holdings Bhd's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #139 out of 1800 companies for ROA %. This places KSL Holdings Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.71. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 4.29% is 151.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.69 vs. the industry median of 1.71, KSL Holdings 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 1.71, based on 1,800 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. KSL Holdings Bhd's current ROA % of 4.29% is 151.6% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSL Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is 4.29%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 7.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.15, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.29%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 7.69 and 151.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.71. KSL Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038), the current ROA % is 4.29% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.15.
GuruFocus considers KSL Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5038:
ROA %: 4.29% (44% below median its 10-year median of 7.69)
GF Value™: RM2.15 vs. price of RM2.92 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.6% above the Real Estate median (#139 of 1800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSL Holdings Bhd is a holding company. It is engaged in real estate services. The company has four reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, Investment holding, and Car park operation. Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Property investment includes an investment in real properties and hotels; Investment holding includes the provision of management services to the subsidiaries, and Car park operation includes car park management services. KSL derives the majority of its revenue from Property development.
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