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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ROA % Related Terms
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ROA % Historical 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) has a ROA % of 1.11% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 6.75. Over the past decade, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 2.29 to 10.71. According to the industry distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #189 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's ROA % too high?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current ROA % of 1.11% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 6.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 10.71. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.50. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's value of 1.11% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #189 out of 362 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's ROA % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #189 out of 362 companies for ROA %. This places SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.50. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's value of 1.11% is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 2.29 to 10.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 2.50, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.50, based on 362 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. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current ROA % of 1.11% is 55.6% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current ROA % is 1.11%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.90, compared to a current price of RM4.58 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.11%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 55.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.50. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822), the current ROA % is 1.11% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.58 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.90.
GuruFocus considers SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9822:
ROA %: 1.11% (84% below median its 10-year median of 6.75)
GF Value™: RM3.90 vs. price of RM4.58 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#189 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is a Malaysian company that provides precision machining, equipment integration, and automation solutions to aerospace and equipment industries. The company is engaged in providing manufacturing solutions for critical engine parts and other related equipment parts and also on engineering and high precision tooling including large format CNC machining parts. It also provides for the arrangement of equipment engineering and solutions for commercial, semiconductor, and other industries. The company manages its business in two segments namely Aerospace and Equipment manufacturing. It has a business presence in Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), North America, Latin America, and Europe.
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