ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-75 Mil.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,334 Mil. Therefore, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5202'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.54 Med: -1.42 Max: 4.44
Current: -15.54
During the past 13 years, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's highest ROA % was 4.44%. The lowest was -15.54%. And the median was -1.42%.
XKLS:5202's ROA % is ranked worse than 91.84% of 1986
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs XKLS:5202: -15.54
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) 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.
* 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 Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a ROA % of -3.23% 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #1824 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's ROA % too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is -3.23%. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #1824 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's ROA % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #1824 out of 1986 companies for ROA %. This places MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,986 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is -3.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.03, compared to a current price of RM0.62 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -3.23%. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current ROA % is -3.23% 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.62 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.03.
GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:
ROA %: -3.23%
GF Value™: RM1.03 vs. price of RM0.62 (39.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
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