ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM198 Mil.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,804 Mil. Therefore, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5908'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6 Med: 3.09 Max: 4.31
Current: 4.23
During the past 13 years, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's highest ROA % was 4.31%. The lowest was 1.60%. And the median was 3.09%.
XKLS:5908's ROA % is ranked better than 54.49% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs XKLS:5908: 4.23
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) has a ROA % of 5.21% 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 1.60 to 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks #71 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's ROA % too high?
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's current ROA % of 5.21% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 4.31. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.74. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's value of 5.21% is 39.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks #71 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's ROA % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks #71 out of 156 companies for ROA %. This puts DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.74. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's value of 5.21% is 39.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 1.60 to 4.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 3.74, DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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 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. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's current ROA % of 5.21% is 39.3% 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's current ROA % is 5.21%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.70, compared to a current price of RM6.11 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.21%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 39.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.74. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908), the current ROA % is 5.21% 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.11 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.70.
GuruFocus considers DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5908:
ROA %: 5.21% (69% above median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: RM5.70 vs. price of RM6.11 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#71 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd company is principally an investment holding company. The principal activities of the Group are the provisioning of Market Expansion Services, which range from marketing, to providing sales force, distribution and logistics, invoicing and credit control, handling of inventory and returned goods and other value added services. These services are provided to consumer goods and healthcare clients. The Group also operates retail outlets selling Amos cookies, manufacturing and supplying of butter and margarine, and related bakery, confectionery and dairy products. The Group is organized into three main business segments Consumer Goods; Healthcare; and Others of which majority of revenue comes from Consumer Goods.
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