Leon Fuat BhdXKLS:5232 +7.35%42 ROA % is 1.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 3.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5232 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Steel companies, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks worse than 55.02% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Leon Fuat Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM16.2 Mil.
Leon Fuat Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,127.3 Mil. Therefore, Leon Fuat Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leon Fuat Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5232'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 3.71 Max: 15.45
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, Leon Fuat Bhd's highest ROA % was 15.45%. The lowest was 0.68%. And the median was 3.71%.
XKLS:5232's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.02% of 638
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs XKLS:5232: 1.24
Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) 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.
Leon Fuat Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Leon Fuat Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leon Fuat 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, Leon Fuat 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.
Leon Fuat Bhd ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leon Fuat Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leon Fuat 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.
Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) has a ROA % of 1.44% 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 Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 3.71. Over the past decade, Leon Fuat Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 0.68 to 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #351 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd's ROA % too high?
Leon Fuat Bhd's current ROA % of 1.44% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 15.45. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.93. Leon Fuat Bhd's value of 1.44% is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #351 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leon Fuat Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leon Fuat Bhd's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #351 out of 638 companies for ROA %. This places Leon Fuat Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. Leon Fuat Bhd's value of 1.44% is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Leon Fuat Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 0.68 to 15.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.71 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Leon Fuat Bhd 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 1.93, based on 638 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. Leon Fuat Bhd's current ROA % of 1.44% is 25.4% 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 Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leon Fuat Bhd's current ROA % is 1.44%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.44%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 3.71 and 25.4% below the Steel industry median of 1.93. Leon Fuat Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 10 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232), the current ROA % is 1.44% 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46.
GuruFocus considers Leon Fuat Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5232:
ROA %: 1.44% (61% below median its 10-year median of 3.71)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.37 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Steel median (#351 of 638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leon Fuat Bhd is engaged in cutting, levelling, shearing, profiling, bending, and finishing, along with the production of expanded metal, perforated metal, and welded steel pipes. The company operates in three reportable segments: Trading of steel products, which includes trading of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; Processing and/or manufacturing of steel products, which includes processing of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the processing and/or manufacturing of steel products. Revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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