Crest Builder Holdings BhdXKLS:8591 51 ROA % is 1.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8591 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,776 Construction companies, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 64.3% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.1 Mil.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,380.1 Mil. Therefore, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8591'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.54 Med: 0.7 Max: 4.68
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's highest ROA % was 4.68%. The lowest was -5.54%. And the median was 0.70%.
XKLS:8591's ROA % is ranked worse than 64.3% of 1776
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.795
vs XKLS:8591: 1.06
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Crest Builder 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.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Builder 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.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) has a ROA % of 1.09% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #1142 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROA % too high?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current ROA % of 1.09% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.80. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 1.09% is 61% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #1142 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #1142 out of 1776 companies for ROA %. This places Crest Builder Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.80. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 1.09% is 61% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Crest Builder Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.80, based on 1,776 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. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current ROA % of 1.09% is 61% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is 1.09%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.09%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 61% below the Construction industry median of 2.80. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591), the current ROA % is 1.09% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68.
GuruFocus considers Crest Builder Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8591:
ROA %: 1.09% (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.46 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61% below the Construction median (#1142 of 1776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the following business activities: property investment and development, mechanical and electrical engineering services, investment holding, and construction and concession holding. The Group's operating business segments are: Construction, Concession arrangement, Investment holding, and Property development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Its construction projects include various infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as schools, hospitals, commercial and residential buildings, etc. Geographically, the Group principally operates within Malaysia.
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