ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3 Mil.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,593 Mil. Therefore, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12%.
XKLS:5098'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.94 Med: 0.65 Max: 5.88
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's highest ROA % was 5.88%. The lowest was -0.94%. And the median was 0.65%.
XKLS:5098's ROA % is ranked worse than 63.27% of 637
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs XKLS:5098: 0.37
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ROA % Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ROA % Historical 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a ROA % of 0.12% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #403 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' ROA % too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current ROA % of 0.12% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.92. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.12% is 93.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #403 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #403 out of 637 companies for ROA %. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.92. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.12% is 93.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has consistently been below 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 1.92, based on 637 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current ROA % of 0.12% is 93.8% below 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current ROA % is 0.12%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.12%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 93.8% below the Steel industry median of 1.92. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current ROA % is 0.12% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
ROA %: 0.12% (82% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.23 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.8% below the Steel median (#403 of 637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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