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KESM Industries BhdXKLS:9334 +2.00%81 ROA % is 1.17% as of Apr. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, KESM Industries Bhd ranks worse than 55.06% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. KESM Industries Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM4.8 Mil.
KESM Industries Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM414.1 Mil. Therefore, KESM Industries Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KESM Industries Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9334'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.85 Med: 0.86 Max: 10.38
Current: 1.65
During the past 13 years, KESM Industries Bhd's highest ROA % was 10.38%. The lowest was -1.85%. And the median was 0.86%.
XKLS:9334's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.06% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.465
vs XKLS:9334: 1.65
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
KESM Industries Bhd ROA % Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KESM Industries 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 Semiconductors subindustry, KESM Industries 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.
KESM Industries Bhd ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM Industries 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a ROA % of 1.17% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #566 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's ROA % too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current ROA % of 1.17% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.47. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 1.17% is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #566 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's ROA % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #566 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 1.17% is 52.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 2.47, KESM Industries 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.47, based on 1,028 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. KESM Industries Bhd's current ROA % of 1.17% is 52.5% 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KESM Industries Bhd's current ROA % is 1.17%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.08 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.17%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 52.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 2.47. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current ROA % is 1.17% as of Apr. 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.08 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
ROA %: 1.17% (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.08 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Semiconductors median (#566 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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