Kia Lim BhdXKLS:6211 49 ROA % is 1.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6211 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, Kia Lim Bhd ranks better than 57.21% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kia Lim Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.26 Mil.
Kia Lim Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM83.88 Mil. Therefore, Kia Lim Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kia Lim Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6211'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.54 Med: -5.07 Max: 7.52
Current: 3.09
During the past 13 years, Kia Lim Bhd's highest ROA % was 7.52%. The lowest was -9.54%. And the median was -5.07%.
XKLS:6211's ROA % is ranked better than 57.21% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs XKLS:6211: 3.09
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) 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.
Kia Lim Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Kia Lim Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kia Lim 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 Building Materials subindustry, Kia Lim 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.
Kia Lim Bhd ROA % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kia Lim Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kia Lim 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.
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) has a ROA % of 1.51% 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 Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #175 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Kia Lim Bhd's ROA % too high?
Kia Lim Bhd's current ROA % is 1.51%. The Building Materials industry median ROA % is 2.34. Kia Lim Bhd's value of 1.51% is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #175 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kia Lim Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia Lim Bhd's ROA % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #175 out of 409 companies for ROA %. This puts Kia Lim Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.34. Kia Lim Bhd's value of 1.51% is 35.5% below this benchmark. 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROA % among Building Materials companies is 2.34, based on 409 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. Kia Lim Bhd's current ROA % of 1.51% is 35.5% 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 Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROA % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kia Lim Bhd's current ROA % is 1.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia Lim Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.67, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.51% and 35.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.34. Kia Lim Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211), the current ROA % is 1.51% 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.67.
GuruFocus considers Kia Lim Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6211:
ROA %: 1.51%
GF Value™: RM0.67 vs. price of RM0.38 (43.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Building Materials median (#175 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kia Lim Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing clay bricks. Along with its subsidiaries, the company manufactures clay bricks, facing bricks, block bricks, M211 bricks, brick tiles, chamfered paving bricks, and many more. The group operates in Malaysia.
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