Prestar Resources BhdXKLS:9873 45 ROA % is 1.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 3.86. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9873 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Steel companies, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks better than 70.33% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Prestar Resources Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.4 Mil.
Prestar Resources Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM575.8 Mil. Therefore, Prestar Resources Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prestar Resources Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9873'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 3.86 Max: 14.85
Current: 4.05
During the past 13 years, Prestar Resources Bhd's highest ROA % was 14.85%. The lowest was 0.94%. And the median was 3.86%.
XKLS:9873's ROA % is ranked better than 70.33% of 637
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs XKLS:9873: 4.05
Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) 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 Steel subindustry, Prestar Resources 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.
Prestar Resources Bhd ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prestar Resources Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prestar Resources 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.
Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) has a ROA % of 1.98% 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 Prestar Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 3.86. Over the past decade, Prestar Resources Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 0.94 to 14.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #189 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Prestar Resources Bhd's ROA % too high?
Prestar Resources Bhd's current ROA % of 1.98% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 3.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 14.85. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.92. Prestar Resources Bhd's value of 1.98% is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #189 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prestar Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prestar Resources Bhd's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #189 out of 637 companies for ROA %. This puts Prestar Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.92. Prestar Resources Bhd's value of 1.98% is 3.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Prestar Resources Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 0.94 to 14.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.86 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Prestar Resources Bhd has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.92, based on 637 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. Prestar Resources Bhd's current ROA % of 1.98% is 3.1% above 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 Prestar Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prestar Resources Bhd's current ROA % is 1.98%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prestar Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.98%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 3.86 and 3.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.92. Prestar Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873), the current ROA % is 1.98% 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 Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestar Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Prestar Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9873:
ROA %: 1.98% (49% below median its 10-year median of 3.86)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.30 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% above the Steel median (#189 of 637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9873 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prestar Resources Bhd is principally an investment holding company with subsidiary and associate companies mainly engaged in the steel-processing and steel-products manufacturing activities with factories in Selangor and Penang, Malaysia. The Group mainly offers steel pipes and tubes, hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets, guardrails, material handling equipment, pallet racking systems, wheelbarrows, hand trucks, and other steel-related products. Its reportable segments are: Investment, Trading, and Manufacturing. The majority of the Group's revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which manufactures steel-related products. Geographically, it mainly operates in Malaysia.
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