ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-8.6 Mil.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM126.0 Mil. Therefore, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9601'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.48 Med: -9.48 Max: 0.77
Current: -2.88
During the past 13 years, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's highest ROA % was 0.77%. The lowest was -37.48%. And the median was -9.48%.
XKLS:9601's ROA % is ranked worse than 81.56% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs XKLS:9601: -2.88
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROA % Related Terms
Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a ROA % of -6.82% 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2513 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROA % too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current ROA % is -6.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2513 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's ROA % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2513 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. 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 Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current ROA % is -6.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -6.82%. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current ROA % is -6.82% 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Ho Wah Genting Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9601:
ROA %: -6.82%
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.11 (30% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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