ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. YTL Power International Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,303 Mil.
YTL Power International Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM73,647 Mil. Therefore, YTL Power International Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YTL Power International Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6742'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.3 Med: 1.98 Max: 5.37
Current: 2.62
During the past 13 years, YTL Power International Bhd's highest ROA % was 5.37%. The lowest was -0.30%. And the median was 1.98%.
XKLS:6742's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.89% of 513
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs XKLS:6742: 2.62
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Power International Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) has a ROA % of 1.77% 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #297 out of 513 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is YTL Power International Bhd's ROA % too high?
YTL Power International Bhd's current ROA % of 1.77% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.05. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 1.77% is 42% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #297 out of 513 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Power International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Power International Bhd's ROA % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #297 out of 513 companies for ROA %. This places YTL Power International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.05. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 1.77% is 42% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 3.05, YTL Power International 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.05, based on 513 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. YTL Power International Bhd's current ROA % of 1.77% is 42% 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Power International Bhd's current ROA % is 1.77%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Power International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.37, compared to a current price of RM4.10 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.77%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 42% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.05. YTL Power International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742), the current ROA % is 1.77% 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.10 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.37.
GuruFocus considers YTL Power International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6742:
ROA %: 1.77% (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: RM3.37 vs. price of RM4.10 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#297 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Power International Bhd is a multi-utility owner and operator with operations and investments across Asia and Europe, including Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, and China. It produces energy through subsidiaries operating combined-cycle, gas-fired, steam, and co-generation power plants. The company's segments are Power Generation its main revenue source, Water & Sewage, Telecommunications, and Investment Holding Activities. These segments provide electricity generation, water supply and wastewater treatment, ICT services including 4G/5G and AI cloud computing, and investment management across its markets. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from Singapore.
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