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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-4.2 Mil.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM472.9 Mil. Therefore, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9881'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.74 Med: 2.25 Max: 9.29
Current: -0.34
During the past 13 years, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's highest ROA % was 9.29%. The lowest was -0.74%. And the median was 2.25%.
XKLS:9881's ROA % is ranked worse than 71.29% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.005
vs XKLS:9881: -0.34
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) 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, Leader Steel 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.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ROA % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leader Steel 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.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) has a ROA % of -0.89% 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #452 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROA % too high?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is -0.89%. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #452 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #452 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places Leader Steel Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.01. 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 2.01, based on 634 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current ROA % is -0.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.89%. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881), the current ROA % is -0.89% 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34.
GuruFocus considers Leader Steel Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9881:
ROA %: -0.89%
GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.37 (8.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the business segment of Manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel and metal products and minerals. The group's steel and metal products include steel pipes and tubes, hollow sections, and steel flat bar, whereas the minerals include iron ore, manganese, mill scales, and slags. The company has two segments: the Steel segment and the Mineral segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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